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Superstition Sam
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Superstition Sam discusses heritage, folklore and superstitions, exploring their connections to human creativity, psychology and cross-cultural friendship 🐾 🐈‍⬛🍀

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Superstition Sam @superstitionsam.bsky.social · Apr 27
Delighted to share I've been accepted to a PhD researching folklore and the role of creativity in fostering community and wellbeing in the sector!

Currently seeking opportunities to support this project. Grateful for any tips! 🍀

#IntangibleCulturalHeritage #MuseumStudies #Folklore #PhDFunding
superstitionsam.bsky.social
Delighted to share I've been accepted to a PhD researching folklore and the role of creativity in fostering community and wellbeing in the sector!

Currently seeking opportunities to support this project. Grateful for any tips! 🍀

#IntangibleCulturalHeritage #MuseumStudies #Folklore #PhDFunding
April 27, 2026 at 11:27 AM
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🍀 New Blog Article 🍀

Folklore Favourites Literary Lore Edition: Hallowed Ground, The Folklore of Churches and Churchyards

In which the cat reviews @folklorepod.bsky.social 's new book published by @crossedcrowbooks.bsky.social

Read here ➡️ superstitionsam.com/2025/07/15/f...

#Superstitiology
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July 15, 2025 at 11:31 AM
superstitionsam.bsky.social
🍀 New Blog Article 🍀

Folklore Favourites Literary Lore Edition: Hallowed Ground, The Folklore of Churches and Churchyards

In which the cat reviews @folklorepod.bsky.social 's new book published by @crossedcrowbooks.bsky.social

Read here ➡️ superstitionsam.com/2025/07/15/f...

#Superstitiology
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July 15, 2025 at 11:31 AM
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🍀 New Blog Article 🍀

Folklore Favourites Literary Lore Edition: Cornish Folk Tales of Place (Mid and West Cornwall)

In which the cat reviews @annachorlton.bsky.social 's new book of traditional Cornish stories.

Read more ➡️ superstitionsam.com/2025/07/01/f...

#Superstitiology
A graphic with the title of Superstition Sam's new blog article, decorated with a traditional Alentejo design of flowers and leaves, which emerge from a horseshoe.
July 1, 2025 at 6:57 AM
superstitionsam.bsky.social
Enjoyed my review of Cornish Folk Tales of Place? Would you like me to review your book?

Get in touch!

I LOVE FOLKLORE BOOKS 📚✨

(@folklorepod.bsky.social Your publisher wants me to review yours next 👀)
superstitionsam.bsky.social Superstition Sam @superstitionsam.bsky.social · Jul 1
🍀 New Blog Article 🍀

Folklore Favourites Literary Lore Edition: Cornish Folk Tales of Place (Mid and West Cornwall)

In which the cat reviews @annachorlton.bsky.social 's new book of traditional Cornish stories.

Read more ➡️ superstitionsam.com/2025/07/01/f...

#Superstitiology
A graphic with the title of Superstition Sam's new blog article, decorated with a traditional Alentejo design of flowers and leaves, which emerge from a horseshoe.
July 2, 2025 at 4:49 PM
superstitionsam.bsky.social
🍀 New Blog Article 🍀

Folklore Favourites Literary Lore Edition: Cornish Folk Tales of Place (Mid and West Cornwall)

In which the cat reviews @annachorlton.bsky.social 's new book of traditional Cornish stories.

Read more ➡️ superstitionsam.com/2025/07/01/f...

#Superstitiology
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July 1, 2025 at 6:57 AM
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🍀 New Blog Article 🍀

Folklore Favourites: Wyrd Zine

In which the cat speaks to Claire and Will from Wyrd Zine to discuss how folklore has influenced their practice, and the intended legacy of their magickal publication.

READ ➡️ superstitionsam.com/2025/05/20/f...

#Superstitiology
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May 20, 2025 at 10:21 AM
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Thank you so much for letting me write about you!

Best of luck with Issue 7 🍀🐈‍⬛
May 20, 2025 at 1:30 PM
superstitionsam.bsky.social
🍀 New Blog Article 🍀

Folklore Favourites: Wyrd Zine

In which the cat speaks to Claire and Will from Wyrd Zine to discuss how folklore has influenced their practice, and the intended legacy of their magickal publication.

READ ➡️ superstitionsam.com/2025/05/20/f...

#Superstitiology
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May 20, 2025 at 10:21 AM
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🍀 New Blog Article 🍀

Folklore Favourites: National Folklore Survey for England

In which the cat speaks to Dr Sophie Parkes-Nield to discuss the highly anticipated @nfsengland.bsky.social

Read more ➡️ superstitionsam.com/2025/04/29/f...

#Superstitiology
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April 29, 2025 at 11:08 AM
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Bouncer: Sorry you can't come in

Me: I'm on the list!

Thank you, Tamsin 😀
tamsinwilson.bsky.social Tamsin Wilson @tamsinwilson.bsky.social · May 4
Seems like a good time to reshare my folklore / folk horror starter pack. I'm trying to add more people making and practicing folk and folklore related things. Let me know if there's anyone I need to add! go.bsky.app/LXSZqSM #folklore #folkhorror
May 4, 2025 at 10:12 AM
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deedeechainey.bsky.social
You can now watch the full set of recordings from last month’s Cultural Futures Conference Spring 2025, held entirely in #VR at @culturalfutureshub.bsky.social!

www.culturalfuturesfoundry.com/conference-2...

#Folklore #VirtualHeritage #DigitalHeritage #Storytelling #Communities #FolkloreThursday
April 30, 2025 at 9:38 AM
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Thank you for the invitation to write for the NFS blog, Dr Sophie!

I can't wait to see it all develop, good luck to you and the team🍀
April 29, 2025 at 8:09 PM
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nfsengland.bsky.social
It was so fun speaking to the cat… have a read here!
superstitionsam.bsky.social Superstition Sam @superstitionsam.bsky.social · Apr 29
🍀 New Blog Article 🍀

Folklore Favourites: National Folklore Survey for England

In which the cat speaks to Dr Sophie Parkes-Nield to discuss the highly anticipated @nfsengland.bsky.social

Read more ➡️ superstitionsam.com/2025/04/29/f...

#Superstitiology
A graphic with the title of Superstition Sam's new blog article, decorated with a traditional Alentejo design of flowers and leaves, which emerge from a horseshoe.
April 29, 2025 at 6:44 PM
superstitionsam.bsky.social
🍀 New Blog Article 🍀

Folklore Favourites: National Folklore Survey for England

In which the cat speaks to Dr Sophie Parkes-Nield to discuss the highly anticipated @nfsengland.bsky.social

Read more ➡️ superstitionsam.com/2025/04/29/f...

#Superstitiology
A graphic with the title of Superstition Sam's new blog article, decorated with a traditional Alentejo design of flowers and leaves, which emerge from a horseshoe.
April 29, 2025 at 11:08 AM
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A Superstition Sam charm caught in the wild!

Thank you for your support 🍀
folkhorrorrevival.bsky.social Folk Horror Revival 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ @folkhorrorrevival.bsky.social · Apr 15
Finally got round to adding my Hexham Heads badges courtesy of @bobfischer.bsky.social to the collection on my badge wall hanging. No werewolf manifestations yet, hopefully @superstitionsam.bsky.social next to them will make them behave 🐈‍⬛

Available here
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Photograph of a number of badges on a wall hanging, including two in the top centre depicting the Hexham Heads. To the right is a black cat wearing a yellow scarf felt badge.
April 16, 2025 at 11:20 AM
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🍀 New Blog Article 🍀

Folklore Ethics and Authenticity: The Curious Case of Joan Wytte, the Fighting Fairy Woman of Bodmin

In which the cat discusses authenticity in folklore, through the tale of beloved Cornish witch Joan Wytte.

Read more ➡️ superstitionsam.com/2025/03/25/f...

#Superstitiology
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March 26, 2025 at 1:44 PM
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lilithepunk.bsky.social
I am delighted to reveal the cover of my new book Household Lore! It's publishing on 11 November 2025 with @watkinswisdom.bsky.social and you can pre-order your copy here! watkinspublishinglinks.com/householdlore #FolkloreThursday #BookologyThursday #AdoorableThursday #Bookchatweekly #Bloomscrolling
The cover of my new book! Household Lore by Liza Frank - the cover is a big purple house with each window lit displaying some sort of folklore with in it. The front garden has a rowan and an elder tree and there's a crooked path leading to the front door.
March 27, 2025 at 12:16 PM
superstitionsam.bsky.social
🍀 New Blog Article 🍀

Folklore Ethics and Authenticity: The Curious Case of Joan Wytte, the Fighting Fairy Woman of Bodmin

In which the cat discusses authenticity in folklore, through the tale of beloved Cornish witch Joan Wytte.

Read more ➡️ superstitionsam.com/2025/03/25/f...

#Superstitiology
A graphic with the title of Superstition Sam's new blog article, decorated with a traditional Alentejo design of flowers and leaves, which emerge from a horseshoe.
March 26, 2025 at 1:44 PM
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cerihoulbrook.bsky.social
I'm so excited to announce that mine &
@odavies9.bsky.social book 'Folklore: A journey through the past & present' will be out this September! 'The book's key message is that folklore...is and always has been ubiquitous, dynamic and political' manchesteruniversitypress.co.uk/9781526180384/
March 4, 2025 at 4:11 PM
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csmaccath.com
The new Folklore & Fiction website is live! You'll find it at the link below, and I hope you'll sign up for the archive and monthly newsletter. Many thanks to my husband and in-house web developer for doing such beautiful work.

#FolkloreAndFiction #Folkbyte #Folkloristics #Folklore
Home | Folklore & Fiction
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March 3, 2025 at 1:02 PM
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paulcowdell.bsky.social
This is a terrific final session at @deedeechainey.bsky.social's Cultural Futures Hub. Great contributions from @superstitionsam.bsky.social, @cathbannister1.bsky.social, Caroline Oates at @folkloresociety.bsky.social, @folklorepod.bsky.social
March 1, 2025 at 3:00 PM
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Did you know Superstition Sam has written a booklet about Cornish folklore?

'Fantastic Encyclopaedia Cornwall' is a bilingual booklet in Portuguese and English, showcasing the folk creatures of Cornwall and illustrated by Tânia A. Cardoso!

Splann! 🐳
An illustration of Morgawr, the sea creature that lives in Falmouth harbour. A map of folklore-related sites in Cornwall. A page from the booklet depicting a Cornish piskie. The booklet's cover and first page.
February 28, 2025 at 5:56 PM
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Did you know Superstition Sam has also written a comic book about the Men-an-Tol?

Illustrated by Tânia A. Cardoso, 'Men-an-Tol: The Hole in the Stone' is a bilingual comic book written in English and Cornish, and winner of a Gorsedh Kernow Creativity Award!

Bryntin! 🏅
A photo of the comic book next to the Cornish National Collection zine. A page of the comic book, showing the characters next to the Men-an-Tol. A photo of the Men-an-Tol.
February 28, 2025 at 5:53 PM