
Creep It Real
by Audrey Harper
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by Audrey Harper
by Audrey Harper
by Audrey Harper
by Audrey Harper
by Audrey Harper
by Audrey Harper
by Audrey Harper
by Audrey Harper
by Audrey Harper
by Audrey Harper
by Audrey Harper
by Audrey Harper The church grim is a guardian spirit from English and Scandinavian folklore, who protects churchyards from thieves, vandals, witches, warlocks, and even the Devil himself. The grim … Continue Reading Creepin’ It Real: The Church Grim
Every culture has its demon folklore. One that I find rather interesting to think about is the Japanese Oni. The Oni are an icon of Japanese folklore. The root of … Continue Reading Creepin’ It Real: Oni
Associated with the North, winter, cold, famine, and starvation, the Wendigo has allegedly haunted the woods of the Great Lakes region, and along the Atlantic coast. Something that once was … Continue Reading Creepin’ It Real: The Wendigo
“By the pricking of my thumbs, something wicked this way comes.” -Macbeth, Act 4, Scene 1 Where does the horror genre come from? Why, when we hear the word “horror,” do we think of vampires and werewolves? Why do … Continue Reading Creepin’ It Real: A Brief History of European Gothic Literature