Showing posts with label folklore. Show all posts
Showing posts with label folklore. Show all posts

Tuesday, November 2, 2010

The Ravens and Crows Came To Visit

Call me weird but I love seeing Ravens and Crows in the cemeteries.

There are many beliefs about Ravens in cemeteries and their association with death. Just google Ravens or Crows in cemeteries and you will find tons of information.  For example: The crow is said to carry the spirit of the dead to the after-life. Many old pagan beliefs teach us to watch the crows and ravens in cemeteries as they are considered the messengers of  "Morrigan", mistress of the underworld.  Also, in Welsh folklore tells us the raven is an omen of death.  If the raven makes a choking sound, it is a portent of the death rattle.

These are just a few of many associated with these beautiful creatues that I often see in my cemetery travels.  So next time you see them you might want to consider why they are there visiting the cemetery.


Thursday, June 24, 2010

My Lilac Article

My article "Grieving Lilacs" is now up on the Graveyard Rabbit site.  Go see and let me know what you think.

Monday, June 21, 2010

Return visit: More information on Legend Says...

I have found some more information to a previous post I made and thought I would share it.  I have always found local folklore interesting.  And this one is interesting as well.

Original Post - Legend says...

Follow up information.

Hope you enjoy the information.

Tuesday, May 11, 2010

Legend says...

I found this grave at Fairview Cemetery in Van Buren, AR.