Witches in Devon and Witchcraft Trials in Theatre with Tracey Norman
Tracey has written fiction for as long as she can remember, covering a variety of genres and subjects. Her first stage play WITCH,...
Witches and Witch Trials with Marion Gibson
Marion Gibson writes accurate, engaging books about witches and magic in history. She’s been interested in witches for over thirty years, since she...
Wine and Witchcraft: A Beverage fit for Apotropaic Success
Like beer, wine has enjoyed a long and prosperous history. It’s been enjoyed by the ancients, used as a safe alternative to water,...
Will O’ The Wisp: A Fairy, Ghost or Guardian?
The Will O’ The Wisp appears in a range of tales across the world. With varied names like corpse candles, fox fire, Jenny...
Why Is The Fetch Seen As A Death Omen in Irish Folklore?
The fetch appears in folklore as an apparition seen when another is apparently dead or dying. But what is it? Is it always...
Why is the Bean Nighe seen as an omen of death in folklore?
You’ve probably heard about the banshee, announcing deaths with her keening cry. But what of the ‘washerwoman of the ford’, the Bean Nighe?...