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"She knew what it was to be lonely and she knew more than ever now what it was to be with things that were not human but had spirits in them." The Secret Garden (1911) by Frances Hodgson Burnett. "Black Boots" by Lauren Bultman.

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"Hold the paint-pot steady, Fay, We must not spill a drop. Busy painting autumn leaves From bough to bough we'll hop!" "Moonflowers Garden: Autumn" by British children's book illustrator Rene Cloke.

Hamlet (1899) by Alphonse Mucha. The poster was commissioned to advertise William Shakespeare's tragedy Hamlet at the Théâtre de la Renaissance in Paris. Interestingly, the figure depicted is the legendary French stage actress Sarah Bernhardt, who took on the male protagonist role of the moody Danish prince.

Svipdagr is a mortal Norse hero who conquers a supernatural quest using wit and magic. Cursed by his cruel stepmother to win the impossible hand of a mysterious maiden, he faces certain death. In despair, Svipdagr visits the burial mound of his deceased mother, Gróa, a powerful seeress. He summons her spirit, and she chants nine protective spells to shield him from peril. Guided by her magic, Svipdagr braves a wall of fire surrounding a mountaintop fortress. He then outsmarts a giant watchman in a high-stakes riddle contest, gaining entry to claim his fated bride. Interestingly, in the original poems, the maiden is named as Menglöð (meaning "Necklace-Glad") though modern scholars universally identify her as the goddess Freyja, as her name directly references Freyja's famous jewelry, the Brísingamen. Furthermore, the poem functions as a myth explaining the seasons: Menglöð sits on a healing mountain weeping for a lost lover, matching Freyja's grief for her missing husband Óðr, whose role is filled here by Svipdagr ("Swift Day") returning to break winter's icy grasp. Svipdagsmál (The Lay of Svipdag) 13th century Freja och Svipdag by John Bauer (1907)

Forseti is the Norse god of justice, law, and peace. He is the son of Baldr and Nanna, and belongs to the Æsir pantheon. He lives in Asgard within his silver-roofed hall, Glitnir, and acts as the ultimate divine magistrate. Unlike other Norse gods who resolve arguments with violence, he uses diplomacy to settle disputes among both gods and humans. Legends tell that every person who enters his court leaves entirely reconciled. Illustration by Jenny Nyström, for the 1893 Swedish edition of the Poetic Edda.

King Ladislaus I of Hungary was canonized in 1192 as the ideal medieval chivalric ruler, perfectly balancing military strength with Christian piety. He earned sainthood by defending Christian Europe from pagan invasions, establishing monasteries, and strengthening Hungary’s church structure. Ladislaus was legendary for rescuing captives, showing deep personal humility, and aiding the poor. His path to sainthood was further sealed by reported posthumous miracles, including discovering a plague cure with a stray arrow and striking a rock to produce water for his thirsty army. He remains the patron saint of Hungarian soldiers. 🎨 Saint Ladislaus of Hungary by Ignác Roskovics (1854–1915)

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Happy Harvest Moon! 🍁✨🌕✨🍁 Unlike other full moons, the Harvest Moon rises at nearly the same time for several nights in a row. This minimal gap in moonrise times traditionally gave farmers an extended window of bright evening light to gather late-summer crops—hence its name. The Harvest Moon (1833) by Samuel Palmer. Harvest Moon by Neil Young.

French Percussion Exhibition Pistol signed by gunsmith Gilles Michel Louis Moutier-Le Page, decorated by Antoine Vechte, and featuring a barrel by Léopold Bernard, dated 1851.

Meg Merrilies is a famous fictional character introduced as a gypsy in Sir Walter Scott’s 1815 historical novel, Guy Mannering. Often described as a "gypsy witch" or an oracular folk figure, she possesses an imposing, wild, and almost supernatural presence. In the novel, she is fiercely loyal to the noble Bertram family, ultimately giving her life to help restore their kidnapped heir to his rightful inheritance. Scott based Meg on Jean Gordon, a real-life 18th-century Scottish traveler known for her imposing stature and unwavering loyalty. Meg Merrilies quickly captured the public's imagination, inspiring a famous 1818 poem by John Keats, who romanticized her free-spirited, outdoor life roaming the wild moors.

Neto (also written as Netom, Neton, or Neito) was an ancient god of war revered by the Celtiberians, Iberians, and Lusitanians in the pre-Roman Iberian Peninsula. Unlike many traditional war gods who represent raw bloodshed, Neto was a solar deity. The 5th-century Roman writer Macrobius noted in his Saturnalia that the local people worshipped a statue of Neto adorned with rays of light, equating him to both Mars (war) and Apollo/Phoebus (the sun). His name is believed to derive from the Proto-Celtic root *nítu-, which translates to "battle fury," "passion," or "anger". Neto shares a deep connection with Irish mythology, where a nearly identical deity named Neit (or Nét) exists. In Irish lore, Neit is also a fearsome god of war associated with the supernatural Tuatha Dé Danann. This striking linguistic and functional overlap highlights a shared cultural lineage between the Isles and continental Celtiberia. 🎨 J. C. Leyendecker

Built in a whimsical Modernist style that blends rustic stone construction with fairytale-like Gothic and organic detailing, is Sa Capelleta (also known as the Capella de Santa Maria de l'Olivar des Fenàs). A small chapel nestled along a tranquil, tree-shaded cobbled track between the towns of Sóller and Fornalutx (Mallorca), making it a popular hidden gem for hikers exploring the valley. Inaugurated in 1917, the sanctuary pays homage to the grotto of Our Lady of Lourdes.

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“Hestia” (1998) by Brian Froud.