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The Folklore of Mountains: Sacred Peaks and Homes of Gods – Explore The Beliefs And Stories Associated With Mountains In Folklore, Often Seen As Sacred Places, Closely Connected To The Sky And The Divine, Home To Gods, Spirits, Or Mythical Beings, Representing Challenges, Aspirations, And The Boundaries Between The Human And Supernatural Realms, And Sites For Pilgrimage Or Ritual.

The Folklore of Mountains: Sacred Peaks and Homes of Gods (Lecture starts with a dramatic echo effect and a spotlight on a single, majestic mountain image.) Good morning, intrepid explorers…
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The Folklore of Wells and Springs: Sacred Water and Wishing – Explore The Beliefs And Practices Associated With Wells and Springs in Folklore, Seen As Sources of Life-Giving Water, Possessing Healing Properties (Healing Wells), Or As Sacred Places Where Offerings Are Made And Wishes Are Granted (Wishing Wells), Reflecting The Reverence For Water And Belief In Its Spiritual Power.

The Folklore of Wells and Springs: Sacred Water and Wishing – A Deep Dive (Don't Get Wet!) (Lecture Hall Lights Dim, a projection of a shimmering spring appears on the…
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The Folklore of Mountains: Sacred Peaks and Homes of Gods – Explore The Beliefs And Stories Associated With Mountains In Folklore, Often Seen As Sacred Places, Closely Connected To The Divine Or The Sky, Home To Gods, Spirits, Giants, Or Other Mythical Beings, Representing Challenges, Aspirations, And The Boundaries Between The Human And Supernatural Realms.

The Folklore of Mountains: Sacred Peaks and Homes of Gods (Lecture Begins) Alright, settle down, settle down! Welcome, intrepid explorers of the mind, to "The Folklore of Mountains: Sacred Peaks…
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The Folklore of Trees: Sacred Trees and Tree Spirits – Explore The Beliefs And Stories Associated With Specific Trees In Folklore Around The World, Often Seen As Sacred (World Trees, Bodhi Tree), Possessing Healing Properties (Willow Bark), Providing Protection Against Evil, Or Being Home To Spirits Or Deities (Dryads), Reflecting A Deep Connection Between Humans And The Natural World And The Reverence For Ancient Trees.

The Folklore of Trees: Sacred Trees and Tree Spirits - A Lecture (Welcome music fades, a leafy green background appears. A slightly disheveled, but enthusiastic professor figure strides to the…
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The Folklore of Stones and Rocks: Sacred Objects and Places of Power – Explore The Beliefs And Stories Associated With Specific Stones, Rocks, And Geological Formations In Folklore, Often Seen As Sacred Sites (Standing Stones, Dolmens), Homes Of Spirits Or Deities, Possessing Special Powers (Healing Stones, Wishing Stones), Or Marking Important Locations And Events, Reflecting A Connection To The Earth And Its Ancient Forces.

The Folklore of Stones and Rocks: Sacred Objects and Places of Power - A Lecture in Lithic Lore (Professor Stoneheart adjusts his spectacles, clears his throat, and surveys the room…
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The Folklore of Water: Sacred Springs, Healing Waters, and Dangerous Depths – Explore The Diverse Beliefs And Stories Associated With Bodies Of Water In Folklore, Seen As Sacred Places (Holy Wells, Springs), Possessing Healing Properties (Healing Springs), Or Being Home To Dangerous Spirits Or Creatures (Water Nymphs, Monsters), Reflecting Human Dependence On Water For Survival And The Fear And Respect For Its Power And Mystery.

The Folklore of Water: Sacred Springs, Healing Waters, and Dangerous Depths (Welcome slide with a shimmering GIF of a lake reflecting sunlight ☀️) Good morning, afternoon, or evening, depending on…