The Bewitched Canoe is a French Canadian tale of voyageurs who were unfortunate enough to have made a deal with the Devil,

An old folk tale from Japan about Little Peachling and his travels.

Every Father's Day, no matter how busy the day is with our huge family, I always find the time and the place to be alone, to say a prayer for you and to thank you.

I have prayed when my dear ones starved and needed the labor of my once strong hands. Old woman, remember my last words,If you pray, work too!

Back before the days of computers, television, telephones and all these wonders of modern science and technology, the family homes of the common folk were filled with song.

The Raven was first published in January 1845. It is possible that Poe may have been drawing upon various references to ravens in mythology and folklore.

I love the stories of Brer Rabbit and his companions. Here is one of my favorite

Another folkloric medium were fables, mock epics and animal folk tales. Ignacy Krasicki, 1735 - 1801, was a master of fable writing.

I remember all the times you held me close, When I was young and needed you, And all the times you gave your most, With words that rang so true.

Old wives' tales are old beliefs coming from long ago...Some of my favorites are about courtship and love.