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Poplar Trees: Folk Belief, Remedies, and the Arbor Tree
Poplar trees are perhaps one of the lesser-known trees that I've featured on this blog. Many people can recognise an oak tree on sight, but how many …
2 months ago
Polish Folk Magic with Joanna Tarnawska
Joanna Tarnawska is an animist, folkloric witch, and psychologist residing in the mountains of Lower Silesia, Poland. Her practice intertwines animis…
2 months ago
Yew Trees: Death, Churchyards, and Helpful Tools
Back in November 2020, I explored the folklore of the yew tree; specifically, the common yew, or English yew (Taxus baccata).
Yes, it's a poisonous t…
2 months, 1 week ago
The London Plane: A Tree Suited to City Life
Periodically, I choose a plant, tree or fungus to explore, only to find there is very little folklore about them. Invariably, there are two reasons f…
2 months, 2 weeks ago
Childhood Games: Classics, Crazes and the Occult in the Playground
In January, I asked people if they wanted to share any children’s folklore as part of my February theme. As a branch of study, this largely refers to…
2 months, 3 weeks ago
Dolls and Doll Magick with Najah Lightfoot
Najah Lightfoot is the multi award-winning author and regular contributor to the Llewellyn annuals. Najah’s magickal staff is on display and part of …
2 months, 4 weeks ago
Children's Beliefs: Superstitions, Luck, and the Brenin Lwyd
In January, I asked people if they wanted to share any children’s folklore as part of my February theme. As a branch of study, this largely refers to…
3 months ago
Urban Legends among Children: Clowns, Insects, and Ice Shards
In January, I asked people if they wanted to share any children’s folklore as part of my February theme. As a branch of study, this largely refers to…
3 months, 1 week ago
Trolls as Toys and Figures from Folklore
Some toy trends make sense, like the fascination with Lego or even Barbie-mania, which naturally enjoyed the boost from the 2023 film. The fad for tr…
3 months, 2 weeks ago
Ralph Hedley: Painter of North East Scenes and the Working Class
The arts remain one of the best ways to preserve culture in a way that people can interact with. Literature, folk music, and art, among others, allow…
3 months, 3 weeks ago