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Galahad Battles the Seven Knights of Darkness
Image by Boston Public Library

Galahad Battles the Seven Knights of Darkness

"The seven knights of darkness" was painted c. 1893-1902 CE. The painting depicts the legendary Sir Galahad battling personifications of the Seven Deadly Sins as part of his quest for the Holy Grail. It is part of the Part of the "Abbey Room...
The Goose that Laid the Golden Egg
Image by Milo Winter

The Goose that Laid the Golden Egg

An illustration from the medieval folk tale of the Goose that Laid the Golden Egg. (From The 'Æsop for Children', by Æsop, illustrated by Milo Winter)
Kikimora
Image by Tatiana Hippius

Kikimora

Slavic ghost Kikimora, illustration by Tatiana Hippius published on 15 October 1909.
Horned-Serpent Pottery Vessel
Image by Sailko

Horned-Serpent Pottery Vessel

A pottery vessel decorated with a horned serpent. The serpent, horned serpent, and water serpent figure is common to the legends of all Native American Nations in North America. From the United States or Mexico, c. 1280 to c. 1450. (Art Institute...
The Wolf & Little Red Riding Hood
Image by Unknown Artist

The Wolf & Little Red Riding Hood

An illustration from the medieval folk tale Little Red Riding Hood. (From 'Little Red Riding Hood' by Jessie Willcox Smith, 1911 CE)
Ivan Meets the Frog
Image by Ivan Bilibin

Ivan Meets the Frog

Illustration from the Russian folk tale The Frog Princess, by Ivan Bilibin, 1930.
Kikimora in the Witcher
Image by Netflix

Kikimora in the Witcher

Henry Cavill in The Witcher (2019) by Netflix. The image portrays a modern reimagination of Slavic Kikimora. © Netflix
Knights of the Round Table Begin Search for the Holy Grail
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Knights of the Round Table Begin Search for the Holy Grail

"Knights of the Round Table Set Forth on the Search for the Holy Grail" was painted c. 1893-1905 CE. The painting depicts the legendary King Arthur's knights of the Round Table embarking on their quest to recover the Holy Grail. It is part...
Wild Hunt
Image by Nasjonalmuseet / Lathion, Jacques

Wild Hunt

Wild Hunt of Odin, painting by Peter Nicolai Arbo, 1872. National Gallery of Norway, Oslo.
Cinderella & the Fairy Godmother
Image by Unknown Artist

Cinderella & the Fairy Godmother

An illustration of Cinderella and her fairy godmother, a medieval fairy tale. (From 'Childhood's Favorites and Fairy Stories' by Various)
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