#yan-gant-y-tan

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The nocturnal demon that wanders the countryside, his appearance is that of a wild man or troll.

Interestingly, his candle-holding hand has been compared to the Hand of Glory legend.

[boldlygayingwherenogayshavegayed]

By the way, what's your favorite Breton or French legendary creature?

oh, i have weakness for morvac'h (the fire breathing black as night horse that walks on the sea, if you don't know), but my favourite is probably Yan-gant-y-tan! He's a demon that is functionally like a will-o'-the-wisp, in that he uses the flames on his hand to get people lost at night (although i think there are some stories of the opposite happening where he helps people find their way? i need to find the source though). I made an entire OC based on this myth because I think it's so very cool lmao

[imclicheyo]

The Dictionnaire Infernal Demon Sigil's aren't all recorded but we sure do have Depiction artwork for every mentioned demon from A to Z:

𖤐 Abbadon/Apollyon

𖤐 Abigor/Eligos

𖤐 Abraxas/Abracas

𖤐 Adramelech

𖤐 Aguares

𖤐 Alastor

𖤐 Alocer

𖤐 Amduscias

𖤐 Amon

𖤐 Andras

𖤐 Asmodee

𖤐 Astaroth

𖤐 Azazel

𖤐 Bael

𖤐 Balan

𖤐 Barbatos

𖤐 Behemoth

𖤐 Beleth or Berith

𖤐 Belphegor

𖤐 Beelzebub

𖤐 Bhairava / Beyrevra

𖤐 Buer

⛧ Caacrinolaas

⛧ Cali

⛧ Caym

⛧ Cerbere

𖤐 Deimos / Deumus

⛧ Eurynome / Euronymous

⛧ Flaga

⛧ Flavros

⛧ Forcas

⛧ Furfur

⛧ Ganga / Gramma

⛧ Garuda

⛧ Guayota

⛧ Gomory

⛧ Haborym

⛧ Ipes

⛧ Lamia

⛧ Lechies

⛧ Leonard

⛧ Lucifer

⛧ Malphas

⛧ Mammon

⛧ Marchosias

⛧ Melchom

𖤐 Moloch

⛧ Nickar

⛧ Nybbas

⛧ Orobas

⛧ Paimon

⛧ Picollus

⛧ Pruflas/Busas

⛧ Rahovart

⛧ Ribesal

⛧ Ronwe

⛧ Scox

𖤐 Stolas

⛧ Tap / Gaap

⛧ Torngarsuk

⛧ Ukobach

⛧ Volac

⛧ Xaphan

⛧ Yan-gant-y-tan

⛧ Zaebos

[balzabul]

diverging today from solomonic demons with Yan-gant-y-tan, a Breton equivalent to Will 'o the Whisp who roams the night delivering misfortune (or a guiding light if you're lucky and he's feeling nice). I don't know how lights work.

[thornsent]

I would love a tarot reading 🤲

Lucifer, Bufus, Yan Gant-y-tan from Les Cartes Infernales

In the past, perhaps you've found understanding from some places that aren't so good for you, be these toxic environments or people who are outright hostile towards you. As much as this has brought companionship, it has also brought drama-- If not already there, it may be on its way as a result.

This isn't a sign to despair or feel isolated-- It's a sign to avoid senseless drama and stick to your guns. The themes of drama, gossip, and interpersonal conflict were consistent throughout the cards, how interesting. I think there is a good path ahead for you, though, as long as you keep on forward.

Have a happy Halloween, and may the rest of the year bring good fortune and safety to you and yours!

[petrvyhlidka]

Yan-gant-y-tan

Breton will-o-the-wisp, native to the department of Finistère. It is said to be distinguished from other large hairy woodland men by the five candles in its right hand. A quick twist of the palm and one sees a wheel of fire. It is bad luck to see him unless you bribe that bogeyman: just leave a small bag of gold coins unattended and Fire John will grab it and disappear.

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[Image transcripts in order:

Ghost light

One should always leave a light burning in an empty theatre.

an exposed incandescent bulb,

mounted in a wire cage on a portable light stand.It is usually placed near center stage

when the theater is unoccupied and would otherwise be completely dark.]

["every stage on Broadway has a lamp".

playwright Clyde Fitch allegedly appeared onstage during the final curtain call on opening night for his last play, The City. He strode to center stage, took a bow, then vanished before the eyes of the startled cast and audience. (Fitch had died on September 4 of that year.) The Lyric was one of two theatres demolished in 1996

Olive Thomas is said to have appeared several times since her death in 1920. Thomas may be the most sighted ghost on Broadway, although to date she has only appeared to men.]

[every theater has a ghost, and some theaters have traditions to appease ghosts that reach far back into their history.

ghost lights provide opportunities for ghosts to perform onstage, thus appeasing them and preventing them from cursing the theater or sabotaging the set

there were several reports of props and other items that were mysteriously moved or went missing.

Some superstitions claim that the ghost light is in place to scare away ghosts, not to appease them.]

[A ghost light is

a ball of fire, varying in size from that of a candle-flame to that of a man's head. It is generally observed in damp, marshy places, moving to and fro; but it has been known to stand perfectly still and send off scintillations.

will-o'-the-wisp metaphorically refers to a hope or goal that leads one on, but is impossible to reach, or something one finds strange or sinister.]

[See also

Apparition

Biogas

Chir Batti

Corpse road

Foo fighter

Halloween

Hessdalen Lights

Kitsunebi

Lantern man

Lidérc

Naga fireball

Omphalotus olearius

Orb (optics)

Santelmo

Simonside Dwarfs

St. Elmo's fire

The Spooklight

Yan-gant-y-tan

[As] a flame,

Which oft, they say, some evil Spirit attends, Hovering and blazing with delusive light, Misleads the amazed night-wanderer from his way To bogs and mires, and oft through pond or pool; There swallowed up and lost, from succour far. -9.631-642

The Latin name ignis fatuus

can thus be literally translated into English as "foolish fire" or more idiomatically as "giddy flame".]

["That which most enchants the Parisians is the new lighting by gas of the boulevards... From the church of the Madeleine all the way to rue Montmartre, these two rows of lamps, shining with a clarity white and pure, have a marvelous effect."

As you approach it, it will move on,/keeping just beyond your reach;/if you retire, it will follow you.

That these fireballs do occur, and that they will repeat your motion, seems to be established, but no satisfactory explanation has yet been offered that I have heard. Those who are less superstitious say that it is the ignition of the gases

in the days of gas-lit theaters/dim gas lights were left burning to relieve pressure on the gas valves.]

[A ghost light is

sometimes known as equity lights or equity lamps, possibly indicating their use was originally mandated by the Actors' Equity

Many theaters forced to close have renewed the tradition of ghost lights as a way of indicating the theaters will re-open.

observations of interconnectedness of species are shared through the undulating light on an empty theatre stage".

included a show called Ghost Lights where famous theater characters perform on the empty stages of the world.]

[A beacon light's function is to say "here I am" and even a dim light provides enough contrast against the dark night to serve the purpose.

The practical use of a ghost light is for safety.

to avoid accidents such as falling into the orchestra pit and stepping on or tripping over set pieces. There is an unsubstantiated story of a burglar who tripped on a dark stage, broke his leg and sued the theater for damages.

that theatre was thought to be cursed.]

[Before the development of clearly defined ports, mariners were guided by fires built on hilltops.

placing the fire on a platform became a practice that led to the development of the lighthouse.

the number of operational lighthouses has declined due to the expense of maintenance and has become uneconomical

The most famous lighthouse structure from antiquity was the Pharos of Alexandria, Egypt, which collapsed following a series of earthquakes

that theatre was thought to be cursed.]

[A ghost light is

A brightly lit figure out of the audience's sight below the stage reflected in a pane of glass placed between the performer and the audience. To the audience, it appears as if the ghost is on stage

The core illusion involves a stage specially arranged into two rooms or areas, one into which audience members can see, and a second (sometimes referred to as the "blue room") that is hidden to the side.

An early favourite showed an actor attempting to use a sword against an ethereal ghost, as in the illustration. To choreograph other actors' dealings with the ghost, Pepper used concealed markings on the stage floor

since they could not see the ghost image]

[Some superstitions claim that the ghost light is in place to scare away ghosts

Stray voltage

can accidentally electrify lampposts and has the potential to injure or kill anyone who comes into contact

Light pollution can hide the stars and interfere with astronomy.

Let there be a chamber wherein no other light comes, unless by the door or window where the spectator looks in.

outwardly, and clearly and certainly,/he will think he sees nothing but truth.

The Devil provides him with a single burning coal with which to warm himself, which he then uses to lure foolish travellers into the marshes.]

[One should always leave a light burning in an empty theatre.

One should always leave a light]

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Yan-Gant-Y-Tan

[asmaroth]

[karis-spencer]

Lurking deep in the woods in the dead of night is a sorrowful women. Dressed in off white, she carries a lantern searching for someone.

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Anatomy of the Heads - Jungle Cult Terror

[thegodwhocums]

pulled some new year's resolution inspo cards on Friday

what to issues to focus on - Lubanko Tarot, what to do about them - Herbcrafter's Tarot, and just a little guy - Daemon Tarot

Dog was very helpful

lubanko

4 of pentacles: stability through care and planning, security through control. tight grip on finances and life.

the hermit: quiet knowledge and understanding. time apart for self examination and growth. withdraw from the daily noise. walking meditation. learn from those with greater knowledge and peace.

queen of wands: intimidating, fearless, strange charisma, inspiring, unstoppable. boss bitch.

herbcrafters:

wheel of fortune, the kitchen garden: the promise of a garden is change. some things are beyond your control - find the pattern in the chaos. responsive diligence. create a living altar!

the hermit, usnea: rest and stillness are good medicine. clarity in places free of others' ideas. listen for own voice.

three of fire, calendula: take joy in play! playful creativity is infectious. these are exciting times: explore, be decisive and expressive. commit to goals and step into leadership with passion.

daemon:

yan-gant-y-tan: his candles can aid lost travelers, or lure them from the path. if you are already on the right path, little good can come from wandering off of it, but if you're already lost, any light in the darkness may be of some help

I love the "did I fucking stutter" hermits. note taken, thank you

[laurasimonsdaughter]

I’ve grown up witnessing signs of big foot or hairy man around my mountainous backyard but have never been able to ask anyone for actual facts about him... wanna lay some on me? ( USA)

Oh darn, I actually don’t know a lot about cryptids!

From a folklore perspective Bigfoot is interesting to me, because he seems to be a strange melting of stories.

My knowledge on the matter is limited, but I have read that most of the Native American and First Nation tribes in North America have information in their oral tradition about specific creatures, spirits or apparitions that are described as particularly large, hairy and either extremely shy of humans or actively antagonistic towards them. I specifically saw references to the Lummi, the Sts'ailes, the Nlaka'pamux, and the indigenous peoples of the Northwest Plateau. Moreover, the alternative name “Sasquatch” is apparently an Anglicisation of the name Sasq’ets, from the Halq’emeylem language spoken by First Nations peoples in southwestern British Columbia.

These indigenous beliefs decidedly did not include the “looks like an ape but with really big feet” description that American miners, trappers/hunters and later loggers reported, but it is certainly close enough to make the mental leap.

The idea of an imposingly large, (mostly) wild and often hairy wanderer in the woods is present in folklore from all over the world. There is Enkidu from the Mesopotamian Epic of Gilgamesh, who ends up being much more man than wild. But some, like the Leshy from Slavic mythology, were absolutely inhuman, spiritual protectors of the forest. Others, like the Breton yan-gant-y-tan have more specific attributes besides being large and hairy, such as always carrying a light.

The point is, the feeling that Something Big Is In This Forest With Me is a very prevalent one. Later this became specifically linked to the idea of “wildness” in some places. Stories, but specifically art of a “wild man” or “forest man” were spread liberally around Medieval Europe. They usually did not do much more than being imposing and an obvious opposite to what was expected of society. As such they were often depicted naked, but with lots of hair, and said to be exceptionally strong.

It’s probably this type of images that the European colonisers had in the back of their mind when they ended up in America and found themselves in an environment that must have seemed particularly suited for this kind of creature. I have no idea how much crossover occurred between this European imagery and the indigenous beliefs, but it is certainly fascinating!

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12:30 am post about demons

[lonelyleliel]

#autumntarot Day 30: In what ways can I best inspire others around me? Answer: Yan-Gant-Y-Tan - you have the ability to guide others, but balance this by making sure you aren’t distracted. Shine a light for others if you feel it’s right, but beware of distractions Day 31: I wish to look upon my world with a new perspective, and feel a greater sense of connectivity. In order to make this my reality, where must I focus my energy? Answer: Trust your internal wisdom, your intuition, fully. Pay attention to your clairvoyant abilities (vision and dreams) and consider the way their true meaning should be applied to reality. I forgot the tarot I was using when I was going on a trip lol but that’s okay because this is a nice ending to this #dailytarotchallenge ! The daemon tarot is so awesome lol and I am grateful to the spirits who have joined me during these readings granting so much wisdom with honesty. 🖤 https://www.instagram.com/p/Bpmsqa3nFOp/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1kbk9971m38kf

[koiifishy]

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