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October 31st is Halloween
October 31st is Halloween. Originating in Celtic traditions, especially the Samhain festival, it marked the end of the harvest and the transition to winter, with the belief that spirits could cross into the world of the living. Over time, it incorporated Christian influences, such as All Saints' Day. Today, Halloween is known for costumes, spooky decorations and trick-or-treating, where children ask for treats. Costume parties and the tradition of carving pumpkins are also popular. Celebrated in a secular way in several countries, it is especially popular in the United States, Canada, Ireland and the United Kingdom.
The Legend of Joan and the River Man
The Legend of the Lady Who Passed By, in Vila Verde, Braga, tells the story of Joana, who kissed a stream that turned into a river out of love. At night, while her father was sleeping, Joana went downstairs and came across a river! The girl asked the river to show herself in the form of a man, which the river agreed to. Joana's father appeared, and seeing his daughter with a boy, he was beside himself and took her away. The people say that laments with a man's voice could be heard coming from the sides of the river. "Did you pass by here? Did you? Did you pass?" The place became known as Passô and the river was called Homem.
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The Dark History of Black Cats
Around 4 thousand years ago, cats were idolized as representatives of the goddess Bastet, and were even mummified alongside pharaoh mummies in Egypt. However, during the Middle Ages in Europe, the association of cats with pagan spirituality led to their persecution, especially during the persecution of witches. Cats, particularly black ones, were considered associated with witches and demonized. In the 15th century, Pope Innocent VIII included black cats in the list of heretical beings persecuted by the Inquisition, leading to a great massacre of cats. This persecution contributed to the proliferation of rats, which spread the Black Death and killed many people. Since then, black cats have been associated with bad luck and negative superstitions, although there are also those who respect them for fear of reprisals from the devil.
The Dark History and Legend of Dracula
Vlad III, also known as Vlad Tepes the Impaler, who was born in Romania in 1431. His father, Vlad II, was part of the Order of the Dragon and was famous for protecting territories against the Turkish Empire. Vlad III grew up to become a cruel ruler, known for impaling his enemies on battlefields, earning him his nickname. On the battlefield, he was capable of creating scenes of horror, displaying the bodies of his opponents chained to stakes. During his childhood, he and his brother were handed over as hostages to Sultan Murad I, but Vlad III returned to Romania after his father's death and came into conflict with his brother on the battlefield. Despite his brutality, he is remembered as a national hero in Romania. The historical figure of Vlad Tepes became the legend of Dracula thanks to Bram Stoker's novel "Dracula", published in 1897, which became a horror icon.
The first recorded mention of werewolves dates back to 1 AD in Ancient Greece
The first recorded mention of werewolves dates back to 1 AD in Ancient Greece. The ancient Greeks wrote allegories about men who, due to curses or afflictions, turned into wolves. Shapeshifting is called lycanthropy, derived from the Greek words "lykos" (wolf) and "anthropos" (man). One popular story involves King Lycaon, who doubted Zeus' divine powers and tested him by serving him human flesh. As punishment, he was sentenced to the solitary existence of a werewolf, and Mount Lykaion in Greece was named in his honor, meaning "Wolf Mountain."
The frightening legend of the woman in white has several
The frightening legend of the woman in white has several variants in various parts of the world. In Brazil, the woman in white is also called Bela da Noite or Midnight Woman. One of the main versions tells the legend of a young woman dressed as a bride. She appears on roads asking for rides from lonely drivers and asking for help getting home. The moment they pass in front of a cemetery, she suddenly disappears from inside the car, leaving drivers confused and terrified. Supposedly, the haunting was the manifestation of the spirit of a bride who died in an accident on the eve of her wedding. Therefore, she wanders the roads at night looking for her husband, for all eternity...
Mary I, also known as "Bloody Mary"
Mary I, also known as "Bloody Mary", was a queen of England who ruled in the 16th century. She gained notoriety for persecuting Protestants and promoting Catholicism during her reign. His nickname arose due to the persecutions that resulted in the execution of almost 300 Protestants for heresy, many of them at the stake. The name "Bloody Mary" remained associated with Mary I, generating a feared reputation in her memory. Furthermore, it is an urban legend often told in schools, it scares children and involves a dead girl appearing after being called. Bloody Mary is called by candlelight in the bathroom mirror. According to legend, calling thirteen times, Mary appears. “Bloody” means “bloody” and also “bloodthirsty”. In most variations of the legend, Mary appears to take revenge. However, there are those who say that she is good and just wants to talk and predict her future. Do you want to take a risk?
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