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The Legend of Black Annis

The Legend of Black Annis

The Dane hills of Leicestershire were home to many creatures, but none so terrifying as Black Annis. She lived in a cave, carving it out herself with her clawed hands. At night she stalked the woods, looking for children to prey on,and her howls and screeches could be heard for miles around. She had black… Continue reading The Legend of Black Annis

Published July 26, 2023
Categorised as People Tagged Engkand, Feature, Leicestershire, Witch

The Witch-hare of Dartmoor

There once lived an old witch in a shack upon a hill. She and her grandson where strong believers in the dark arts. She was incredibly powerful. Her crowning trick was to be able to turn herself into a large hare. However she still had too pay for food. So, in order to earn money,… Continue reading The Witch-hare of Dartmoor

Published February 23, 2021
Categorised as People Tagged England, Folklore, Mythology, Witch
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