Lecouteux shows that we can invite the spirits back into our houses
with the shapeshifters' and giants of the pagan nightly processions becoming sinners led by demons seeking out unwary souls to add to their retinues
The pendant weighs 30g and is cast in pewter in Scotland
From Granite to Sea explores the folklore of the often-overlooked eastern reaches of the rugged Cornish peninsula
and nature crafts and inspire a lifelong interest in the natural world
Witches and Pagans: Women in European Folk Religion, 700-1100 dragonfae Lecouteux shows that we canIn 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