An old hag's snippets of folklore, myth and magic
Lu HerseyI aim to post interesting things from old books to save you bothering to read them
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Spitting and superstition
Spit, like blood, is considered to hold something of your spirit, or soul, so has been used since the dawn of time in various rituals, protection spells and superstitions. We’re likely to be more disgusted by people spitting than our ancest...
A Somerset witch
Imagine it’s 1700. Who does society value more, a poverty stricken, ugly old spinster (the description is of its time, so make allowances), or a well-respected, wealthy old bishop?
This is the sorry tale of Nancy Camel, an unmarried woman...
The Dinder Wyrm
Wells is a small but beautiful city, graced by a large cathedral and the magnificent Bishop’s Palace. Back in the 13th century, Bishop Jocelyn of Bath and Glastonbury was one of the most powerful men in the country, influential in matters o...
Some old farmhouse folklore at New Year
I’ve been reading about an old New Year farmhouse tradition. Apparently it was once common practice (with variations in different regions) to have a globe of hawthorn hanging in the farmhouse kitchen to protect the home from fire and lightn...
Mistletoe
Mistletoe was considered a sign of fertility and life by the ancient druids, as unlike the host trees on which it grew, it stayed green and alive during the winter months. According to the Roman historian Pliny the Elder:
The druids – that...
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I write books, mainly for teens. Obsessed with myth, magic and folklore.
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