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“Scare Devils” of the Nicobar Islands

Renee Soto 4/19/21 Renee Soto 4/19/21

“Scare Devils” of the Nicobar Islands

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That’s Fascinating…

Renee Soto 3/30/21 Renee Soto 3/30/21

That’s Fascinating…

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What is the “luck of the Irish”?

Renee Soto 3/5/21 Renee Soto 3/5/21

What is the “luck of the Irish”?

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Mid-Winter Celebrations Mark the Coming of Spring

Renee Soto 2/2/21 Renee Soto 2/2/21

Mid-Winter Celebrations Mark the Coming of Spring

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White Elephant

Renee Soto 12/8/20 Renee Soto 12/8/20

White Elephant

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Wishbone Thimble Holders

Renee Soto 11/12/20 Renee Soto 11/12/20

Wishbone Thimble Holders

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The Lincoln Imp

Renee Soto 10/31/20 Renee Soto 10/31/20

The Lincoln Imp

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Witch Bottles & Witch Balls

Renee Soto 10/23/20 Renee Soto 10/23/20

Witch Bottles & Witch Balls

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Harvest Corn Dollies

Renee Soto 10/10/20 Renee Soto 10/10/20

Harvest Corn Dollies

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Tanuki, Raccoon Dog

Renee Soto 9/30/20 Renee Soto 9/30/20

Tanuki, Raccoon Dog

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Mami Wata

Renee Soto 9/17/20 Renee Soto 9/17/20

Mami Wata

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Ekeko, the Andean God of Abundance

Renee Soto 9/13/20 Renee Soto 9/13/20

Ekeko, the Andean God of Abundance

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Hei Tiki: Maori Talisman

Renee Soto 8/10/20 Renee Soto 8/10/20

Hei Tiki: Maori Talisman

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St. Anthony a.k.a. Toni Malau

Renee Soto 8/8/20 Renee Soto 8/8/20

St. Anthony a.k.a. Toni Malau

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The Blood of Medusa

Renee Soto 8/4/20 Renee Soto 8/4/20

The Blood of Medusa

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Asafoetida a.k.a Devil’s Dung

Renee Soto 7/26/20 Renee Soto 7/26/20

Asafoetida a.k.a Devil’s Dung

An explanation of the folk uses of asafoetida or devil’s dung

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The God of Good Luck

Renee Soto 7/14/20 Renee Soto 7/14/20

The God of Good Luck

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A Terrifying Scarecrow

Renee Soto 7/12/20 Renee Soto 7/12/20

A Terrifying Scarecrow

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Penca de Balangandan

Renee Soto 7/9/20 Renee Soto 7/9/20

Penca de Balangandan

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Roosters of Fortune

Renee Soto 7/5/20 Renee Soto 7/5/20

Roosters of Fortune

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