Bevan Thomas
@bevanthomas.bsky.social
Author, editor, and teacher of creative writing, speculative fiction, and comics. Thinker of strange thoughts. Member of Cloudscape Comics. MFA in Creative Writing from UBC.
Cornelius Agrippa was a 16th-century German physician, knight, and occultist. His writings drew upon Kabbalah, Hermeticism, and Neoplatonism. Agrippa was said to be accompanied by a huge black dog he liked to talk to; many people claimed the dog was his familiar.
🎨Theodor de Bryd
#WyrdWednesday
🎨Theodor de Bryd
#WyrdWednesday
January 14, 2026 at 7:53 PM
Cornelius Agrippa was a 16th-century German physician, knight, and occultist. His writings drew upon Kabbalah, Hermeticism, and Neoplatonism. Agrippa was said to be accompanied by a huge black dog he liked to talk to; many people claimed the dog was his familiar.
🎨Theodor de Bryd
#WyrdWednesday
🎨Theodor de Bryd
#WyrdWednesday
In Welsh folklore, the warrior Owain (a champion of King Arthur's court) meets the Woodward of the Wood, a one-eyed giant who rules all the animals of a fairy forest. Even lions, huge serpents, and monstrous dragons obey the Woodward, terrified of his iron club.
🎨Diego Peres
#LegendaryWednesday
🎨Diego Peres
#LegendaryWednesday
January 14, 2026 at 6:49 PM
In Welsh folklore, the warrior Owain (a champion of King Arthur's court) meets the Woodward of the Wood, a one-eyed giant who rules all the animals of a fairy forest. Even lions, huge serpents, and monstrous dragons obey the Woodward, terrified of his iron club.
🎨Diego Peres
#LegendaryWednesday
🎨Diego Peres
#LegendaryWednesday
In Welsh folklore, Gwrhyr is a warrior of King Arthur who can speak every language, even those of animals. When Arthur needs to find the lost hero Mabon, Gwrhyr speaks with the oldest, wisest animals until he finds one (a giant salmon) who knows where Mabon is.
🎨John Dickson Batten
#WyrdWednesday
🎨John Dickson Batten
#WyrdWednesday
January 14, 2026 at 6:10 PM
In Welsh folklore, Gwrhyr is a warrior of King Arthur who can speak every language, even those of animals. When Arthur needs to find the lost hero Mabon, Gwrhyr speaks with the oldest, wisest animals until he finds one (a giant salmon) who knows where Mabon is.
🎨John Dickson Batten
#WyrdWednesday
🎨John Dickson Batten
#WyrdWednesday
There is still time for you to enroll in my online class on writing fantasy and science fiction. If you have ever wanted to learn how to create strange new stories on strange new worlds, now's your chance. We start exploring them on January 21!
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January 14, 2026 at 12:18 AM
There is still time for you to enroll in my online class on writing fantasy and science fiction. If you have ever wanted to learn how to create strange new stories on strange new worlds, now's your chance. We start exploring them on January 21!
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alexandrawriters.org/store/p909/w...
The pwca is the black-furred Welsh version of the pooka - a forest goblin trickster. Sometimes a pwca uses a magic candle to lead travelers off the path, and other times a pwca transforms into a black animal, such a horse, and entices travelers to chase it.
🎨Tony DiTerlizzi
#FairyTaleTuesday
🎨Tony DiTerlizzi
#FairyTaleTuesday
January 13, 2026 at 6:03 PM
The pwca is the black-furred Welsh version of the pooka - a forest goblin trickster. Sometimes a pwca uses a magic candle to lead travelers off the path, and other times a pwca transforms into a black animal, such a horse, and entices travelers to chase it.
🎨Tony DiTerlizzi
#FairyTaleTuesday
🎨Tony DiTerlizzi
#FairyTaleTuesday
When the Welsh fairy king Gwyn ap Nudd kidnapped the maiden Creiddylad, an army of warriors pursued him. Though Gwyn slaughtered most of the army, he had an unusually cruel fate for the warrior Cyledyr. Gwyn fed him his father's heart, which drove Cyledyr insane.
🎨George Cruikshank
#FairyTaleTuesday
🎨George Cruikshank
#FairyTaleTuesday
January 13, 2026 at 3:05 PM
When the Welsh fairy king Gwyn ap Nudd kidnapped the maiden Creiddylad, an army of warriors pursued him. Though Gwyn slaughtered most of the army, he had an unusually cruel fate for the warrior Cyledyr. Gwyn fed him his father's heart, which drove Cyledyr insane.
🎨George Cruikshank
#FairyTaleTuesday
🎨George Cruikshank
#FairyTaleTuesday
In Welsh folklore, when King Arthur attacked the first sister of the giant Cribwr, he said his name was "Hot Porridge." When the giantess screamed that she needed help with Hot Porridge, her brother called back from another room that she should just let it cool.
🎨Jim Kavanagh
#MythologyMonday
🎨Jim Kavanagh
#MythologyMonday
January 12, 2026 at 6:16 PM
In Welsh folklore, when King Arthur attacked the first sister of the giant Cribwr, he said his name was "Hot Porridge." When the giantess screamed that she needed help with Hot Porridge, her brother called back from another room that she should just let it cool.
🎨Jim Kavanagh
#MythologyMonday
🎨Jim Kavanagh
#MythologyMonday
"Jack the Giant Killer" is a Cornish folktale about a young man who slays numerous wicked giants through a combination of luck, ferocity, and magical items. Jack eventually becomes one of King Arthur's knights. The tale is famous for its extreme amounts of violence and gore.
#MythologyMonday
#MythologyMonday
January 12, 2026 at 4:23 PM
"Jack the Giant Killer" is a Cornish folktale about a young man who slays numerous wicked giants through a combination of luck, ferocity, and magical items. Jack eventually becomes one of King Arthur's knights. The tale is famous for its extreme amounts of violence and gore.
#MythologyMonday
#MythologyMonday
Reynard the Fox was a prominent figure in medieval European folklore, a trickster and everyman. He would bedevil other anthropomorphic animals, frequently satirizing the nobility and clergy. However, Reynard's main enemy was his uncle, the wolf Isengrim.
🎨Ernest Henri Griset
#FolkloreSunday
🎨Ernest Henri Griset
#FolkloreSunday
January 11, 2026 at 6:22 PM
Reynard the Fox was a prominent figure in medieval European folklore, a trickster and everyman. He would bedevil other anthropomorphic animals, frequently satirizing the nobility and clergy. However, Reynard's main enemy was his uncle, the wolf Isengrim.
🎨Ernest Henri Griset
#FolkloreSunday
🎨Ernest Henri Griset
#FolkloreSunday
According to Norse mythology, the immortal squirrel Ratatoskr runs up and down the world tree Yggdrasil. He is delivering messages (often insults) between the huge eagle who sits at the top of the tree and the dragon Níðhöggr, who dwells beneath one of the roots.
🎨Jarle Nystuen
#FolkloreSunday
🎨Jarle Nystuen
#FolkloreSunday
January 11, 2026 at 4:22 PM
According to Norse mythology, the immortal squirrel Ratatoskr runs up and down the world tree Yggdrasil. He is delivering messages (often insults) between the huge eagle who sits at the top of the tree and the dragon Níðhöggr, who dwells beneath one of the roots.
🎨Jarle Nystuen
#FolkloreSunday
🎨Jarle Nystuen
#FolkloreSunday
In Greek mythology, Chronus was the god of time. He later was confused with Cronus, the tyrannical father of Zeus. As a result, he was often shown with a scythe or sickle (Cronus' weapon). Chronus inspired the modern images of Father Time and the Old Year.
🎨Pierre Mignard
#LegendaryWednesday
🎨Pierre Mignard
#LegendaryWednesday
January 7, 2026 at 5:44 AM
In Greek mythology, Chronus was the god of time. He later was confused with Cronus, the tyrannical father of Zeus. As a result, he was often shown with a scythe or sickle (Cronus' weapon). Chronus inspired the modern images of Father Time and the Old Year.
🎨Pierre Mignard
#LegendaryWednesday
🎨Pierre Mignard
#LegendaryWednesday
In Norse mythology, Frigg is queen of the gods and wife of Odin. In several myths, she argues with her husband (such as wanting the god to protect the Winnili people or to favour Prince Agnar over his brother Geirröðr). When Odin disagrees, Frigg uses trickery to get her way.
#WyrdWednesday
#WyrdWednesday
January 7, 2026 at 4:59 AM
In Norse mythology, Frigg is queen of the gods and wife of Odin. In several myths, she argues with her husband (such as wanting the god to protect the Winnili people or to favour Prince Agnar over his brother Geirröðr). When Odin disagrees, Frigg uses trickery to get her way.
#WyrdWednesday
#WyrdWednesday
In Arthurian folklore, the symbolism of the Green Knight is hotly debated. However, because of his vibrant colour, healing powers, forgiveness, and presence at Christmas and New Year's Day, various people have linked him to the rebirth of the land and the hope of the new year.
#FairyTaleTuesday
#FairyTaleTuesday
January 6, 2026 at 4:57 PM
In Arthurian folklore, the symbolism of the Green Knight is hotly debated. However, because of his vibrant colour, healing powers, forgiveness, and presence at Christmas and New Year's Day, various people have linked him to the rebirth of the land and the hope of the new year.
#FairyTaleTuesday
#FairyTaleTuesday
In Greek mythology, Tiresias was a prophet of Apollo who got transformed into a woman for seven years after hitting two copulating snakes with a stick. Later, Tiresias was struck permanently blind for offending either Hera or Athena (depending on the version).
🎨Johann Ulrich Kraus
#MythologyMonday
🎨Johann Ulrich Kraus
#MythologyMonday
January 5, 2026 at 9:22 PM
In Greek mythology, Tiresias was a prophet of Apollo who got transformed into a woman for seven years after hitting two copulating snakes with a stick. Later, Tiresias was struck permanently blind for offending either Hera or Athena (depending on the version).
🎨Johann Ulrich Kraus
#MythologyMonday
🎨Johann Ulrich Kraus
#MythologyMonday
The strix is a bird of ill omen in Italian folklore (often linked to owls). According to Ovid, the strix would drink babies' blood. However, Pliny claimed it would instead feed babies its own foul milk. In later legends, the strix was often a shapeshifting, bloodthirsty witch.
#FolkloreSunday
#FolkloreSunday
January 4, 2026 at 6:22 PM
The strix is a bird of ill omen in Italian folklore (often linked to owls). According to Ovid, the strix would drink babies' blood. However, Pliny claimed it would instead feed babies its own foul milk. In later legends, the strix was often a shapeshifting, bloodthirsty witch.
#FolkloreSunday
#FolkloreSunday
In Welsh folklore, the Eagle of Gwernabwym lost his wife after living centuries with her, raising many children. He decided to remarry, but wanted his second wife to be just as old and wise. Thus, he made discreet inquiries to see if the Owl of Cwm Cowlyd was as old as she claimed.
#FolkloreSunday
#FolkloreSunday
January 4, 2026 at 4:34 PM
In Welsh folklore, the Eagle of Gwernabwym lost his wife after living centuries with her, raising many children. He decided to remarry, but wanted his second wife to be just as old and wise. Thus, he made discreet inquiries to see if the Owl of Cwm Cowlyd was as old as she claimed.
#FolkloreSunday
#FolkloreSunday
Peter knew that there was not a moment to lose.
“Come!” he cried imperiously, and soared out at once into the night, followed by John and Michael and Wendy.
Mr. and Mrs. Darling and Nana rushed into the nursery too late. The birds were flown.
- J. M. Barrie, "Peter Pan"
#BookologyThursday
“Come!” he cried imperiously, and soared out at once into the night, followed by John and Michael and Wendy.
Mr. and Mrs. Darling and Nana rushed into the nursery too late. The birds were flown.
- J. M. Barrie, "Peter Pan"
#BookologyThursday
January 1, 2026 at 5:19 PM
Peter knew that there was not a moment to lose.
“Come!” he cried imperiously, and soared out at once into the night, followed by John and Michael and Wendy.
Mr. and Mrs. Darling and Nana rushed into the nursery too late. The birds were flown.
- J. M. Barrie, "Peter Pan"
#BookologyThursday
“Come!” he cried imperiously, and soared out at once into the night, followed by John and Michael and Wendy.
Mr. and Mrs. Darling and Nana rushed into the nursery too late. The birds were flown.
- J. M. Barrie, "Peter Pan"
#BookologyThursday
"[We] built Nineveh with our sighing,
And Babel itself in our mirth;
And o'erthrew them with prophesying
To the old of the new world's worth.
For each age is a dream that is dying,
Or one that is coming to birth."
- Arthur O'Shaughnessy, "Ode"
#WyrdWednesday #BookChatWeekly
And Babel itself in our mirth;
And o'erthrew them with prophesying
To the old of the new world's worth.
For each age is a dream that is dying,
Or one that is coming to birth."
- Arthur O'Shaughnessy, "Ode"
#WyrdWednesday #BookChatWeekly
December 31, 2025 at 6:16 PM
"[We] built Nineveh with our sighing,
And Babel itself in our mirth;
And o'erthrew them with prophesying
To the old of the new world's worth.
For each age is a dream that is dying,
Or one that is coming to birth."
- Arthur O'Shaughnessy, "Ode"
#WyrdWednesday #BookChatWeekly
And Babel itself in our mirth;
And o'erthrew them with prophesying
To the old of the new world's worth.
For each age is a dream that is dying,
Or one that is coming to birth."
- Arthur O'Shaughnessy, "Ode"
#WyrdWednesday #BookChatWeekly
All surviving Welsh folklore has a sad undercurrent, as it was written down long after the Saxons conquered most of Britain. It describes when the ancestors of the Welsh ruled the island, how King Arthur’s men battled against the Saxon invaders, but the readers know they failed.
#WyrdWednesday
#WyrdWednesday
December 31, 2025 at 3:22 PM
All surviving Welsh folklore has a sad undercurrent, as it was written down long after the Saxons conquered most of Britain. It describes when the ancestors of the Welsh ruled the island, how King Arthur’s men battled against the Saxon invaders, but the readers know they failed.
#WyrdWednesday
#WyrdWednesday
In Greek myths, the Anemoi are the wind gods, sons of the dawn and dusk. They include Boreas (the freezing north wind of winter), Zephyrus (the gentle west wind of spring and early summer), Notus (the hot south wind of late summer and autumn), and Eurus (the turbulent east wind).
#MythologyMonday
#MythologyMonday
December 29, 2025 at 4:48 PM
In Greek myths, the Anemoi are the wind gods, sons of the dawn and dusk. They include Boreas (the freezing north wind of winter), Zephyrus (the gentle west wind of spring and early summer), Notus (the hot south wind of late summer and autumn), and Eurus (the turbulent east wind).
#MythologyMonday
#MythologyMonday
Ukko is a god of the sky, weather (especially thunder), and the harvest in Finnish paganism. Though often invoked in myths, he rarely appears. Modern sources frequently call Ukko the king of the gods, though that may be an error caused by comparing him to the Greek god Zeus.
#MythologyMonday
#MythologyMonday
December 29, 2025 at 8:57 AM
Ukko is a god of the sky, weather (especially thunder), and the harvest in Finnish paganism. Though often invoked in myths, he rarely appears. Modern sources frequently call Ukko the king of the gods, though that may be an error caused by comparing him to the Greek god Zeus.
#MythologyMonday
#MythologyMonday
"He made one more feeble effort to resist. Then, realizing even while he struggled that this soft weight about his heart was sweeter than anything life could ever bring, he let his muscles relax, and sank into the soft oblivion of the snow."
- Algernon Blackwood, "Glamour of the Snow"
#BookWormSat
- Algernon Blackwood, "Glamour of the Snow"
#BookWormSat
December 27, 2025 at 5:36 PM
"He made one more feeble effort to resist. Then, realizing even while he struggled that this soft weight about his heart was sweeter than anything life could ever bring, he let his muscles relax, and sank into the soft oblivion of the snow."
- Algernon Blackwood, "Glamour of the Snow"
#BookWormSat
- Algernon Blackwood, "Glamour of the Snow"
#BookWormSat
"Peredur compared the raven, the snow, and the blood to the hair of the lady he loved, which was blacker than jet, and to her skin, which was whiter than the snow, and to the two red spots upon her cheeks, which were redder than the blood upon the snow."
- "Peredur, Son of Efrawg"
#BookWormSat
- "Peredur, Son of Efrawg"
#BookWormSat
December 27, 2025 at 7:39 AM
"Peredur compared the raven, the snow, and the blood to the hair of the lady he loved, which was blacker than jet, and to her skin, which was whiter than the snow, and to the two red spots upon her cheeks, which were redder than the blood upon the snow."
- "Peredur, Son of Efrawg"
#BookWormSat
- "Peredur, Son of Efrawg"
#BookWormSat
From what I've seen of the Internet, the two most beloved movies of most people of my generation seem to be "The Princess Bride" and "The Muppet Christmas Carol."
December 26, 2025 at 6:04 PM
From what I've seen of the Internet, the two most beloved movies of most people of my generation seem to be "The Princess Bride" and "The Muppet Christmas Carol."
"Only to a magician is the world forever fluid.... Only he knows the secret of change, only he knows truly that all things are crouched in eagerness to become something else, and it is from this universal tension that he draws his power."
- Peter S. Beagle, "The Last Unicorn"
#BookologyThursday
- Peter S. Beagle, "The Last Unicorn"
#BookologyThursday
December 25, 2025 at 5:17 PM
"Only to a magician is the world forever fluid.... Only he knows the secret of change, only he knows truly that all things are crouched in eagerness to become something else, and it is from this universal tension that he draws his power."
- Peter S. Beagle, "The Last Unicorn"
#BookologyThursday
- Peter S. Beagle, "The Last Unicorn"
#BookologyThursday