For several years, I've been on a fact-finding mission focused on the history of traditional Halloween "monsters" including their origins and evolution in folklore, literature, and pop culture. Today, let's take a look at MUMMIES. While many monsters on my list thus far deal with death or a fear of death, mummies are the only... Continue Reading →
For several years, I've been on a fact-finding mission focused on the history of traditional Halloween "monsters" including their origins and evolution in folklore, literature, and pop culture. Today, let's take a look at the GRIM REAPER. Various cultures through history have personified death. And, in fact, many of those images are figures who are... Continue Reading →
For several years, I’ve been on a fact-finding mission focused on the history of traditional Halloween “monsters” including their origins and evolution in folklore, literature, and pop culture. Today, let’s take a look at WITCHES & WARLOCKS! The origin of witches in historical context is unknown. One of the first references is found in the... Continue Reading →
