Tag: Folklore

Islamic Folklore Intercession From Prophet Muhammad SAW For Muslim Ummah on The Day of Judgment (Yaumul Qiyamah) — 03/01/2024 —

On the authority of Anas (may Allah SWT be pleased with him) from the Last Messenger of Allah SWT, who said: The believers will gather together on the Day of Resurrection and will say: Should we not ask [someone] to intercede for us with our Lord? So they will come to Prophet Adam AS and will say...

An Dà Shealladh: A Brief Look at the Second Sight in Scottish Folklore

Scottish highlanders have held a very strong belief that some people had the gift of ‘Second Sight’. The Gaelic name for this is an da shealladh, which translates as ‘Two Sights’, in reference to regular sight, and that of the spirit world. It may be the remains of ...

Socavon — Creating a video game inspired by Peruvian folklore

Milena Warthon and Chila Jatun have created a masterpiece by modernizing iconic sounds from the Andes. The song hits a special chord with me because I grew up with this music. My grandma is from Puno, and I have the most joyful memories of dancing to the tune of Diablada, Caporates, Tinkus, and Waca...

Black Folklore: How Jackie Robinson Changed the Course of Baseball History

In the third episode of Black Folklore, we explore the life of Jackie Robinson, the trials and tribulations he faced, and how he became one of the most influential figures in sports history. April 15th, 1947. A day that’s not recognized by many sports fans, but one that ultimately changed b...