Folklore Oracle (Mike Bass)

Name: Folklore Oracle (Mike Bass)
Brand: Mike Bass
SKU: 0761-DB750
Price: 25.95 EUR
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Mike Bass

€ 25,95

The Folklore Oracle by Mike Bass features 60 cards depicting symbols, plants, and beings from UK and US folklore. With linocut-style illustrations and an in-depth guidebook, this deck invites reflection, creativity, and connection to nature, myth, and story traditions. A perfect tool for lovers of visual and cultural symbolism.

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The Folklore Oracle – 60 cards of myth, nature, and meaning

The Folklore Oracle by Mike Bass taps into today’s fascination with folklore. The 60 cards depict iconic figures, animals, and plants from UK and US traditions, rendered in a distinctive linocut style.

Why choose this deck?

60 beautifully illustrated cards from British and American folklore
Linocut-like artwork with bold lines and minimal layered palettes
Handbook entry for each card: key quality, background, meaning, and ways to connect with the energy

Design and creator

Mike Bass is a printmaker, folklorist, and storyteller. He blends ink and pencil with printed textures to create layered, rugged illustrations well-suited to folkloric subjects. He owns the Zip-Dang shop in Madison.

What’s in the box

60 full-color cards
192-page handbook
Sample subjects: Sasquatch, Green Man, Sheela-na-gig, Herne the Hunter; Oak, Maple, Willow; Fox, Raven, Badger, Eagle
Dimensions: approx. 100 × 44 × 139 mm (10.01 × 4.39 × 13.92 cm)
Weight: approx. 1050 g
Publisher: Watkins Publishing
Edition: First edition
Language: English
ISBN: 9781786787750
Publication date: September 12, 2023

Who is it for?

For folklore enthusiasts, nature lovers, and readers who enjoy story-led symbolism. Use it to explore questions, spark creativity, and bring reflective practice into everyday life.

Usage tips

Pull a single card for focus, or a three-card spread (past–present–direction). Consult the handbook for each card’s key quality, context, guidance, and suggested ways to work with the energy.

FAQ

Does the deck focus on UK and US folklore?

Yes. The subjects are drawn from British and American traditions, including beings, deities, trees, and animals.

What does each card entry include?

A key quality, background to bring the figure to life, what it means when drawn, and how to connect with that energy.

Which types of cards are included?

Creatures (e.g., Mermaid, Brownie, Boogeyman, Black Shuck, Jackalope), divinities (Green Man, Banshee, Pan, Sheela-na-gig, Herne), trees (Oak, Maple, Willow, Yew, Hazel, Redwood), and animals/birds (Fox, Raven, Badger, Rattlesnake, Wolf, Eagle).

Let yourself be inspired – a valuable addition to your collection.

Last updated: November 2025