Saint Mermaid
Saint Mermaid The Paragon of Woman as Untamed Pagan Past “Her lap-dog became an otter, and for a full three hundred years she roamed the seas.” Dr. Dáithí Ó hÓgáin…
Necropants and Icelandic Witchcraft in Folklore
Necropants and Icelandic Witchcraft in Folklore The Confusing Case of the Demonic Money Pants “The flame of fancy still burns, bright and warm, in all this desolation, even as the…
Milk Hares and Troll Hares – Witches & their Minions in Medieval Swedish Churches
In Nordic countries there are numerous tales of these creatures crafted by witches and tasked with stealing milk from the homes of ordinary townsfolk – what could be more “otherly”?
Does this Medieval Spoon Depict a Dog-Headed Man?
Hi, I’m Caitlin I’m a practicing artist located in Massachusetts focusing in traditional creative approaches including stained glass, ceramics, and material creation. This blog covers my process, interests, and inspirations…
In Search of the Bear King Part 2
Hi, I’m Caitlin I’m a practicing artist located in Massachusetts focusing in traditional creative approaches including stained glass, ceramics, and material creation. This blog covers my process, interests, and inspirations…
In Search of the Bear King Part 1
Hi, I’m Caitlin I’m a practicing artist located in Massachusetts focusing in traditional creative approaches including stained glass, ceramics, and material creation. This blog covers my process, interests, and inspirations…
The Barnacle Goose
Hi, I’m Caitlin I’m a practicing artist located in Massachusetts focusing in traditional creative approaches including stained glass, ceramics, and material creation. This blog covers my process, interests, and inspirations…
The Wampus Cat
Hi, I’m Caitlin I’m a practicing artist located in Massachusetts focusing in traditional creative approaches including stained glass, ceramics, and material creation. This blog covers my process, interests, and inspirations…
The Barometz
Hi, I’m Caitlin I’m a practicing artist located in Massachusetts focusing in traditional creative approaches including stained glass, ceramics, and material creation. This blog covers my process, interests, and inspirations…
The Al-Mi’Raj
The Al-Mi’Raj Searching for a Killer Rabbit “…and they carried gifts to Alexander, among them a beast like a yellow-colored hare with a black horn…” Qazwīnī, Zakarīyā Ibn Muḥammad The…