attracting wildlife

and find your life purpose

a comprehensive and challenging exploration of the practices and beliefs of Cunning Folk in Britain and America between 1550-1900

and much more

Witches and Pagans: Women in European Folk Religion, 700-1100 spirit attracting wildlifeIn this compelling exploration of language, archaeology, and early medieval literature, Max Dashu illuminates hidden cultural heritages. She shows that the old ethnic names for "witch" signify 'wisewoman, ' 'prophetess, ' 'diviner, ' 'chanter, ' 'herbalist, ' and 'healer.' She fleshes out the oracular ceremonies of the Norse vlur ("staff women"), their incantations and "sitting out" on the land seeking vision. Archaeological finds of their ritual