Magic to Heal the ‘Wandering Womb’ in Antiquity
The idea that the womb wandered about the female body was prevalent in antiquity, even after it was disproven by some ancient physicians.
Speaking to the Dead: Necromancy in Magic and Folklore
So, what is necromancy and what does it have to do with folklore? Come with me, and let’s enter the peculiar world of death divination…
The Witch Files: Going to Sea in an Eggshell
Make sure you crush up your eggshells after eating an egg, otherwise witches will use them as boats and cause great harm!
Skeleton Folklore: “I Can Feel it in My Bones”
Icy Sedgwick explores the folklore, beliefs, and superstitions associated with the human skeleton in traditional and contemporary cultures across the world.
Yule Logs, Kissing-Bushes and Mistletoe: Christmas Greenery in Pre-Industrial England
Plants play a major part in the many customs surrounding the Christmas festivities. The Yule log for example, was essentially associated with Christmas Eve, for on the evening of that day it was traditional to transport the log to the fireplace, ignite it and allow it to burn for at least 12 hours if ill-luck was to be avoided.