#WyrdWednesday is an active hashtag on Bluesky. In the last 30 days, 72 people shared 334 posts with it — around 11 a day. Activity is down 21% versus the previous week, peaking on Aug 26 with 94 posts.

Posts with #WyrdWednesday

RaggaMog (Morri-Arty)

@raggamog.bsky.social

8 months ago

According to Aesop's fables, a scholarly owl, prideful in his deep but dry study, argues with the melodious Nightingale, who defends natural beauty and true enjoyment, highlighting the difference between mere knowledge and wisdom. Art my own. #WyrdWednesday #Folklore #Birds

An original artwork of a barn owl, created using watercolour paints on paper.

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Signe Maene

@signemaene.com

almost 2 years ago

'For all her looks were full of spells, And all her words of sorcery; And in some way they seemed to say Oh, come with me!' -Madison Cawein 🎨Herbert Gustave Schmalz #WyrdWednesday

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Sarah Nour

@sarahnour.bsky.social

5 months ago

The most famous myth of the founders of Rome—twin brothers Romulus & Remus—is that they were abandoned at birth and nursed by a mother wolf. However, the Latin word for wolf, lupa, was used to refer to prostitutes or courtesans, so their foster mother may not have been a literal wolf. #WyrdWednesday

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Nina Antonia

@ninaantonia13.bsky.social

6 days ago

#WyrdWednesday Born in Hungary photographer Kati Horna 1912-2000 acquired Mexican citizenship & worked alongside Leonora Carrington & Remedios Varo. In her day, Horna was well respected for her images of women caught in wars they didn't create. Why Horna isn't as lauded as Lee Miller is a mystery.

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Nifty Buckles Folklore

@niftybuckles.bsky.social

6 days ago

#WyrdWednesday In ancient Mexica belief, death began a journey. To reach Mictlán, realm of the dead, the soul faced a long passage through the underworld. At its first river, a xoloitzcuintli dog could help the dead cross the waters. Even beyond death, the dog remained a companion. #Mexicanlore

Statue of a dog holding a cob of maize (corn) in its mouth, from Colima, Mexico, c. 100 BCE to 300 CE.

National Museum of Anthropology, Mexico City.

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RaggaMog (Morri-Arty)

@raggamog.bsky.social

9 months ago

Legend says St Enoch was cast off the cliff of Traprain Law by her father after becoming pregnant out of wedlock. She miraculously survived and was set adrift in a coracle on the Firth of Forth. She gave birth to St Mungo, famed for saving a robin, and she is often shown with a robin. #WyrdWednesday

An original artwork of a robin redbreast perched on a branch. Created using watercolour paints on paper.

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Folk Horror Revival 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

@folkhorrorrevival.bsky.social

over 1 year ago

#WyrdWednesday #FolkArt Crow pull toy, USA, early 20th century. When pulled along the head goes from side to side and the mouth opens and closes. I wonder if they're one of Professor Yaffle's friends and relations?

Right side view of wooden crow pull toy with moveable beak that opens when pulled and wings cut and mounted on body, on wheels with large round eyes

Left side view of wooden crow pull toy with moveable beak that opens when pulled and wings cut and mounted on body, on wheels with large round eyes

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RaggaMog (Morri-Arty)

@raggamog.bsky.social

10 months ago

In European folklore the wren is a heroic figure who brings fire to the world. All the birds hold a council, and the wren volunteers. But, in the process of flying close to the sun, its feathers are scorched, giving it its brown color and short tail feathers. Art my own. #WyrdWednesday #Folklore

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Folk Horror Revival 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

@folkhorrorrevival.bsky.social

about 1 month ago

'Solar #eclipse. Chiapas, Mexico' photographed by Antonio Turok, 1991 #WyrdWednesday

Black and white photograph of a landscape with a solar eclipse with the Sun totally covered and the corona all around. The landscape is a bare one with low hills in the background and a rustic gate and fence in the foreground with a small bush just behind. The air is filled with flying birds. The whole scene is rather eerie.

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XingWu🐉ChineseFolklore

@xingwu.bsky.social

almost 2 years ago

🦋 Folklore-related tags on Bluesky, along with their hosts—already active on the platform—who run weekly themes: #MythologyMonday #FairyTaleTuesday #LegendaryWednesday #WyrdWednesday #BOOKOLOGYTHURSDAY #FolkyFriday #BookWormSat #FolkloreSunday #BookChatWeekly Please see their accounts below 👇

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Bevan Thomas

@bevanthomas.bsky.social

6 months ago

In some versions of the Greek myth, the Sphinx asks Oedipus a second riddle: "There are two sisters: one gives birth to the other and she, in turn, gives birth to the first. Who are the two sisters?" The answer is "day and night" (both words are feminine in Ancient Greek). #WyrdWednesday

Oedipus ponders the riddle of the Sphinx. A red-figure kylix from Attica, Greece (c. 470 BCE).

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Rosalind Ahmed

@21rosa.bsky.social

6 days ago

The jaguar, symbol of the night & transformation, was central to Mayan myth. The moon goddess Ixchel was often depicted with jaguar ears or claws. Thrones in jaguar form still survive. The bicephalic Jaguar Throne of Uxmal has 2 eyes for regular vision & 2 for supernatural sight #WyrdWednesday