That would be Lord Bluebeard, from the short story "Barbe Bleue" by Charles Perrault (1628-1703). His young bride is rescued (and Bluebeard killed) by her relatives after she discovered the bodies of his seven previous wives.
The reading selection features European folklore, specifically tales of dragons, knights, and damsels in distress. These elements are commonly found in medieval European folklore and legends.
In European Jewish folklore, a malicious spirit recently escaped from hell.
In European Jewish folklore, a malicious spirit recently escaped from hell.
No, elves are not a part of Australian folklore or mythology. Elves are typically associated with European folklore and are not part of Australian Aboriginal culture or beliefs.
The unicorn is a legendary, horse-like animal that originates from European folklore. It was first mentioned by the ancient Greeks and was the most important mythological animal in the Middle ages and Renaissance.
It did not; European religion usurped and replaced American religions. There are few aspects of native folklore and rituals in modern American interpretations of European religions, but there is nothing more.
You would be a white horse (usually) with a coiled horn coming from your forehead. Important to note that you would be a mythical European folklore creature.
Vampires were never "discovered." They do not exist. However, the concept originated in south-eastern European folklore centuries ago.
A murderer
No, she was not a murderer.
Are you actually asking about an AXE-murderer? There is no such thing as an "ex-murderer." Once you have been found guilty of murdering someone you can ALWAYS be a referred to as a "murderer."
Wayland is a supernatural smith and king of the elves in European folklore. The Scandinavian (Norse) name is Volund, and the German name is spelled Wieland.