In the medieval era, Rue was believed to ward off plague and pestilence, which would come in handy of late. Shakespeare refers to it being effective for the memory, whilst Michelangelo and DaVinci used it to improve eyesight. It was also believed to keep witch’s away when planted near the door. Obviously not so effective […]
Lakey’s Ghost: On folklore and folk horror from the prairie, and how the legend of the headless horseman galloped westward across an ocean and a continent
On Lakey’s Ghost from John W. Allen; Legends & Lore of Southern Illinois … Until recent years it was a common custom to go calling on neighbors in the evening and “set until bedtime.” There were no telephones, television sets, or radios for entertainment. There were no automobiles nor were there any roads for them to travel. […]
