#NationalBlackCatDay in Scots lore, 'cait sìth' is a faerie cat, a faerie that takes the shape of a black cat with a distinctive white spot on it's chest
there's also: 'lucha sìth', the faerie mouse; 'cu sìth', the faerie dog
more: "Folklore of Scotland"
folkloreofscotland.com/
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The Beast sprang, La Rose stood tall, threw the liquid in its face. The Beast howled, writhed, roared, turned to vapour, fell to the floor, Then silence, stlllness.. From the mist a arose, a beautiful Princess!
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It's #NationalBlackCatDay! 🐈⬛
As Samhain approaches, witches soar through moonlit skies on broomsticks, accompanied by their faithful black cats and ravens.
Through swirling mists and autumn winds, these mysterious familiars bring a little extra magic to Halloween night! 🧹🌙
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“Anyone could see that the wind was a special wind this night, and the darkness took on a special feel because it was All Hallows' Eve. Everything seemed cut from soft black velvet or gold or orange velvet.”
– Ray Bradbury, The Halloween Tree.
🎨Chris Davidson.
In some British folk traditions, hearing footsteps behind you on Halloween could be interpreted as a supernatural omen. The details vary by locality and telling. An ordinary walk home became considerably less comfortable when the unseen might be following. #FairyTaleTuesday
Retelling of Jack and the Bean Stalk. The higher he climbs the larger he becomes - or maybe the towns got smaller? Towns supported on leaves? It would seem that Jack is the giant here.
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Haddo House Halloween Trail and a Book Sale! ailishsinclair.com/2026/10/h…
Haddo House Country Park in Aberdeenshire has a fantastical spooky trail set up just now. I was lucky to visit a couple of weeks ago before the weather became apocalyptic! #FairyTaleTuesday#booktwt