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THE SPIRIT OF THE ELDER TREE Published Samhain 1996 . Of all the native trees of the British Isles, it is the elder tree which evokes my deepest affection. Of all the trees, I talk readily to the elder THE YEW - SACRED TREE OF TRANSFORMATION AND REBIRTH (Originally published Samhain 1997) The Yew, Taxus baccata , is an ancient tree species that has survived since before the Ice Age and as such as been revered and used by humankind throughout the ages.All races of the Northern Hemisphere, especially the Celts, the Greeks, the Romans and the North American Indians, have a right and powerful understanding of this unusual and remarkable tree. PAGANISM AND SEXUALITY A brief look at sexuality and paganism. Does being pagan mean that a persons sexual prowess or behaviour has to be different than non-pagan PREHISTORIC SITES OF THE MALVERNS A look at the various Prehistoric sites which can be found on the Malvern Hills in Worcestershire and Herefordshire from Bronze age to Roman times by Liam Rogers. A TRIP AROUND PREHISTORIC GOWER The recording of the journey by Liam Rogers and Jennifer Nawrat around the neolithic and prehistoric sites of the Gower peninsular of South Wales giving an insight into the THE POWER OF THE WILLOW TREE (Originally Published at Imbolc 1997) The Willow is the tree most associated with the moon, water, the Goddess and all that is feminine. It is the tree of dreaming, intuition and deep emotions. HENBANE - THE INSANE SEED THAT BREEDETH MADNESS Henbane, whose botanical name is Hyoscyamus niger, is a member of the Solanaceae order of plants which includes such innocuous members as the humble potato and tomato but also highly poisonous and notorious ones such as belladonna, mandrake and the daturas. SABRINA AND THE RIVER SEVERN The Severn River and the folklore behind the association of Sabrina as a goddess of this river. The superstitions that have surround the Severn and its place as a boundary marker through history. MITHRAS AND MITHRAISM Mithras the god and his followers, the lore and traditions that surrounds him from his first recorded worship 1400BC and the temples that are still found in Britian. BRIGHID AND ST BRIDE Brighid,Bride and St Bride are they one and the same within mythology/legend? How this has come to be since the ancients Celtsworshipped her.
THE SPIRIT OF THE ELDER TREE Published Samhain 1996 . Of all the native trees of the British Isles, it is the elder tree which evokes my deepest affection. Of all the trees, I talk readily to the elder THE YEW - SACRED TREE OF TRANSFORMATION AND REBIRTH (Originally published Samhain 1997) The Yew, Taxus baccata , is an ancient tree species that has survived since before the Ice Age and as such as been revered and used by humankind throughout the ages.All races of the Northern Hemisphere, especially the Celts, the Greeks, the Romans and the North American Indians, have a right and powerful understanding of this unusual and remarkable tree. PAGANISM AND SEXUALITY A brief look at sexuality and paganism. Does being pagan mean that a persons sexual prowess or behaviour has to be different than non-pagan PREHISTORIC SITES OF THE MALVERNS A look at the various Prehistoric sites which can be found on the Malvern Hills in Worcestershire and Herefordshire from Bronze age to Roman times by Liam Rogers. CAVES AND HERMITAGES OF THE SEVERN VALLEY A look at the caves and hermitages of the Severn Valley in Shropshire including the legends and folklore of hermits and witches in the area. THE ARCHAEOLOGY OF FOLK MAGIC How archaeology has shown that certain uncovered remains at excavation sites would have been from the practice of folk magic by witches and lay-folk to protect peoples property which has now led to specific study with a small number of archaelogists. The main focus being the 16th and 17th centuries. BRIGHID AND ST BRIDE Brighid,Bride and St Bride are they one and the same within mythology/legend? How this has come to be since the ancients Celtsworshipped her.
PAGANISM AND SEXUALITY A brief look at sexuality and paganism. Does being pagan mean that a persons sexual prowess or behaviour has to be different than non-paganHELEN OF TROY
Helen of Troy - Heroine or Goddess? By Karen Pierce . Originally Published Imbolc 2000 . INTRODUCTION . In this article I would like to take a look at the Greek mythological heroine Helen of Troy, and try to discern whether there is any evidence to show that she was once a DARK GREEN - SOME DISTURBING THOUGHTS ABOUT FAERIES Outside of Victorian writings of fairies there is a great deal of folklore which has much darker connotations as to the effect of the fairy folk in our lives. Where are they to be found and why do we belive in them still. THE CHEQUERED HISTORY OF A HOLY WELL A look at the thermal spring waters of Buxton known as Aquae Arnemetiae by the Romans, the rise of the holy wells with their well dressing ceremonies of today and the importance of this Spa town. THE WISDOM OF THE APPLE TREE Published Lughnasa 1997 . Our folk memory and country lore is rich with reference to the apple tree's virtues. This beautiful tree provides abundant food which can be stored for winter use, and has many uses both in the kitchen, as a herbal remedy and as a remedy acting on our subtle energies. HEMLOCK - BRITAINS MOST COMMON WITCHY PLANT Hemlock (conium maculatum) the folklore of this common british plant and its use in witchcraft. The healing uses of this plant and where you are most likely to PREHISTORIC SITES OF THE MALVERNS A look at the various Prehistoric sites which can be found on the Malvern Hills in Worcestershire and Herefordshire from Bronze age to Roman times by Liam Rogers. BRIGHID AND ST BRIDE Brighid,Bride and St Bride are they one and the same within mythology/legend? How this has come to be since the ancients Celtsworshipped her.
THE JUNIPER TREE
Originally published at Beltane 1996 . One of the characteristic heathland shrubs of the chalk and limestone country is the Juniper -Juniperus communis.
WARWICKSHIRE GAZETTEER Warwickshire sites of special interest inluding 3 holy wells which the southam one depicts 3 celtic faces in the stone work and the site of the last supposed witch murder. THE FAERY FAITH OF THE NORTHERN TRADITION (Originally published at Imbolc 1996) Within the streams of the Irish, Scots and Welsh Celtic traditions there is, for each, an underlying "Fairy Faith" or older tradition. SABRINA AND THE RIVER SEVERN The Severn River and the folklore behind the association of Sabrina as a goddess of this river. The superstitions that have surround the Severn and its place as a boundary marker through history. HENBANE - THE INSANE SEED THAT BREEDETH MADNESS Henbane, whose botanical name is Hyoscyamus niger, is a member of the Solanaceae order of plants which includes such innocuous members as the humble potato and tomato but also highly poisonous and notorious ones such as belladonna, mandrake and the daturas. PAGANISM AND SEXUALITY A brief look at sexuality and paganism. Does being pagan mean that a persons sexual prowess or behaviour has to be different than non-pagan THE YEW - SACRED TREE OF TRANSFORMATION AND REBIRTH (Originally published Samhain 1997) The Yew, Taxus baccata , is an ancient tree species that has survived since before the Ice Age and as such as been revered and used by humankind throughout the ages.All races of the Northern Hemisphere, especially the Celts, the Greeks, the Romans and the North American Indians, have a right and powerful understanding of this unusual and remarkable tree. THE CHEQUERED HISTORY OF A HOLY WELL A look at the thermal spring waters of Buxton known as Aquae Arnemetiae by the Romans, the rise of the holy wells with their well dressing ceremonies of today and the importance of this Spa town. PREHISTORIC SITES OF THE MALVERNS A look at the various Prehistoric sites which can be found on the Malvern Hills in Worcestershire and Herefordshire from Bronze age to Roman times by Liam Rogers. BRIGHID AND ST BRIDE Brighid,Bride and St Bride are they one and the same within mythology/legend? How this has come to be since the ancients Celtsworshipped her.
THE JUNIPER TREE
Originally published at Beltane 1996 . One of the characteristic heathland shrubs of the chalk and limestone country is the Juniper -Juniperus communis.
WARWICKSHIRE GAZETTEER Warwickshire sites of special interest inluding 3 holy wells which the southam one depicts 3 celtic faces in the stone work and the site of the last supposed witch murder. THE FAERY FAITH OF THE NORTHERN TRADITION (Originally published at Imbolc 1996) Within the streams of the Irish, Scots and Welsh Celtic traditions there is, for each, an underlying "Fairy Faith" or older tradition. SABRINA AND THE RIVER SEVERN The Severn River and the folklore behind the association of Sabrina as a goddess of this river. The superstitions that have surround the Severn and its place as a boundary marker through history. HENBANE - THE INSANE SEED THAT BREEDETH MADNESS Henbane, whose botanical name is Hyoscyamus niger, is a member of the Solanaceae order of plants which includes such innocuous members as the humble potato and tomato but also highly poisonous and notorious ones such as belladonna, mandrake and the daturas. PAGANISM AND SEXUALITY A brief look at sexuality and paganism. Does being pagan mean that a persons sexual prowess or behaviour has to be different than non-pagan THE YEW - SACRED TREE OF TRANSFORMATION AND REBIRTH (Originally published Samhain 1997) The Yew, Taxus baccata , is an ancient tree species that has survived since before the Ice Age and as such as been revered and used by humankind throughout the ages.All races of the Northern Hemisphere, especially the Celts, the Greeks, the Romans and the North American Indians, have a right and powerful understanding of this unusual and remarkable tree. THE CHEQUERED HISTORY OF A HOLY WELL A look at the thermal spring waters of Buxton known as Aquae Arnemetiae by the Romans, the rise of the holy wells with their well dressing ceremonies of today and the importance of this Spa town. CAVES AND HERMITAGES OF THE SEVERN VALLEY A look at the caves and hermitages of the Severn Valley in Shropshire including the legends and folklore of hermits and witches in the area. CAPTURING THE HARVEST SPIRIT Capturing the Harvest Spirit Rowan cranks up her favourite folklore books and shares a few harvest traditions and customs. (Originally published Lammas 1997) (THE FOLKLORE OF BRITISH HOLY WELLS) A study of the folklore which has surrounded pilgrimages to the healing waters found at various wells or springs around Britain and how many of these are still to be found today. What customs surround them and what healing powers the different wells have.LADY OF THE WOODS
(Originally published at Beltane 1994) The birch, or Beth as it was known to our Celtic ancestors, or Bedwen as it is known in Wales, is truly a native tree of these islands. THE CHEQUERED HISTORY OF A HOLY WELL A look at the thermal spring waters of Buxton known as Aquae Arnemetiae by the Romans, the rise of the holy wells with their well dressing ceremonies of today and the importance of this Spa town. BELLADONNA AND ITS USES Belladona and its uses from Roman times. The folklore and inclusion as an ingredient for Flying ointment with the side effects. THE SPIRIT OF THE ELDER TREE Published Samhain 1996 . Of all the native trees of the British Isles, it is the elder tree which evokes my deepest affection. Of all the trees, I talk readily to the elder THE WISDOM OF THE APPLE TREE Published Lughnasa 1997 . Our folk memory and country lore is rich with reference to the apple tree's virtues. This beautiful tree provides abundant food which can be stored for winter use, and has many uses both in the kitchen, as a herbal remedy and as a remedy acting on our subtle energies. DARK GREEN - SOME DISTURBING THOUGHTS ABOUT FAERIES Outside of Victorian writings of fairies there is a great deal of folklore which has much darker connotations as to the effect of the fairy folk in our lives. Where are they to be found and why do we belive in them still. HEMLOCK - BRITAINS MOST COMMON WITCHY PLANT Hemlock (conium maculatum) the folklore of this common british plant and its use in witchcraft. The healing uses of this plant and where you are most likely to PREHISTORIC SITES OF THE MALVERNS A look at the various Prehistoric sites which can be found on the Malvern Hills in Worcestershire and Herefordshire from Bronze age to Roman times by Liam Rogers. BRIGHID AND ST BRIDE Brighid,Bride and St Bride are they one and the same within mythology/legend? How this has come to be since the ancients Celtsworshipped her.
THE JUNIPER TREE
Originally published at Beltane 1996 . One of the characteristic heathland shrubs of the chalk and limestone country is the Juniper -Juniperus communis.
WARWICKSHIRE GAZETTEER Warwickshire sites of special interest inluding 3 holy wells which the southam one depicts 3 celtic faces in the stone work and the site of the last supposed witch murder. THE FAERY FAITH OF THE NORTHERN TRADITION (Originally published at Imbolc 1996) Within the streams of the Irish, Scots and Welsh Celtic traditions there is, for each, an underlying "Fairy Faith" or older tradition. SABRINA AND THE RIVER SEVERN The Severn River and the folklore behind the association of Sabrina as a goddess of this river. The superstitions that have surround the Severn and its place as a boundary marker through history. HENBANE - THE INSANE SEED THAT BREEDETH MADNESS Henbane, whose botanical name is Hyoscyamus niger, is a member of the Solanaceae order of plants which includes such innocuous members as the humble potato and tomato but also highly poisonous and notorious ones such as belladonna, mandrake and the daturas. PAGANISM AND SEXUALITY A brief look at sexuality and paganism. Does being pagan mean that a persons sexual prowess or behaviour has to be different than non-pagan THE YEW - SACRED TREE OF TRANSFORMATION AND REBIRTH (Originally published Samhain 1997) The Yew, Taxus baccata , is an ancient tree species that has survived since before the Ice Age and as such as been revered and used by humankind throughout the ages.All races of the Northern Hemisphere, especially the Celts, the Greeks, the Romans and the North American Indians, have a right and powerful understanding of this unusual and remarkable tree. THE CHEQUERED HISTORY OF A HOLY WELL A look at the thermal spring waters of Buxton known as Aquae Arnemetiae by the Romans, the rise of the holy wells with their well dressing ceremonies of today and the importance of this Spa town. PREHISTORIC SITES OF THE MALVERNS A look at the various Prehistoric sites which can be found on the Malvern Hills in Worcestershire and Herefordshire from Bronze age to Roman times by Liam Rogers. BRIGHID AND ST BRIDE Brighid,Bride and St Bride are they one and the same within mythology/legend? How this has come to be since the ancients Celtsworshipped her.
THE JUNIPER TREE
Originally published at Beltane 1996 . One of the characteristic heathland shrubs of the chalk and limestone country is the Juniper -Juniperus communis.
WARWICKSHIRE GAZETTEER Warwickshire sites of special interest inluding 3 holy wells which the southam one depicts 3 celtic faces in the stone work and the site of the last supposed witch murder. THE FAERY FAITH OF THE NORTHERN TRADITION (Originally published at Imbolc 1996) Within the streams of the Irish, Scots and Welsh Celtic traditions there is, for each, an underlying "Fairy Faith" or older tradition. SABRINA AND THE RIVER SEVERN The Severn River and the folklore behind the association of Sabrina as a goddess of this river. The superstitions that have surround the Severn and its place as a boundary marker through history. HENBANE - THE INSANE SEED THAT BREEDETH MADNESS Henbane, whose botanical name is Hyoscyamus niger, is a member of the Solanaceae order of plants which includes such innocuous members as the humble potato and tomato but also highly poisonous and notorious ones such as belladonna, mandrake and the daturas. PAGANISM AND SEXUALITY A brief look at sexuality and paganism. Does being pagan mean that a persons sexual prowess or behaviour has to be different than non-pagan THE YEW - SACRED TREE OF TRANSFORMATION AND REBIRTH (Originally published Samhain 1997) The Yew, Taxus baccata , is an ancient tree species that has survived since before the Ice Age and as such as been revered and used by humankind throughout the ages.All races of the Northern Hemisphere, especially the Celts, the Greeks, the Romans and the North American Indians, have a right and powerful understanding of this unusual and remarkable tree. THE CHEQUERED HISTORY OF A HOLY WELL A look at the thermal spring waters of Buxton known as Aquae Arnemetiae by the Romans, the rise of the holy wells with their well dressing ceremonies of today and the importance of this Spa town. CAVES AND HERMITAGES OF THE SEVERN VALLEY A look at the caves and hermitages of the Severn Valley in Shropshire including the legends and folklore of hermits and witches in the area. CAPTURING THE HARVEST SPIRIT Capturing the Harvest Spirit Rowan cranks up her favourite folklore books and shares a few harvest traditions and customs. (Originally published Lammas 1997) (THE FOLKLORE OF BRITISH HOLY WELLS) A study of the folklore which has surrounded pilgrimages to the healing waters found at various wells or springs around Britain and how many of these are still to be found today. What customs surround them and what healing powers the different wells have.LADY OF THE WOODS
(Originally published at Beltane 1994) The birch, or Beth as it was known to our Celtic ancestors, or Bedwen as it is known in Wales, is truly a native tree of these islands. THE CHEQUERED HISTORY OF A HOLY WELL A look at the thermal spring waters of Buxton known as Aquae Arnemetiae by the Romans, the rise of the holy wells with their well dressing ceremonies of today and the importance of this Spa town. BELLADONNA AND ITS USES Belladona and its uses from Roman times. The folklore and inclusion as an ingredient for Flying ointment with the side effects. THE SPIRIT OF THE ELDER TREE Published Samhain 1996 . Of all the native trees of the British Isles, it is the elder tree which evokes my deepest affection. Of all the trees, I talk readily to the elder THE WISDOM OF THE APPLE TREE Published Lughnasa 1997 . Our folk memory and country lore is rich with reference to the apple tree's virtues. This beautiful tree provides abundant food which can be stored for winter use, and has many uses both in the kitchen, as a herbal remedy and as a remedy acting on our subtle energies. DARK GREEN - SOME DISTURBING THOUGHTS ABOUT FAERIES Outside of Victorian writings of fairies there is a great deal of folklore which has much darker connotations as to the effect of the fairy folk in our lives. Where are they to be found and why do we belive in them still. HEMLOCK - BRITAINS MOST COMMON WITCHY PLANT Hemlock (conium maculatum) the folklore of this common british plant and its use in witchcraft. The healing uses of this plant and where you are most likely to PREHISTORIC SITES OF THE MALVERNS A look at the various Prehistoric sites which can be found on the Malvern Hills in Worcestershire and Herefordshire from Bronze age to Roman times by Liam Rogers. A TRIP AROUND PREHISTORIC GOWER The recording of the journey by Liam Rogers and Jennifer Nawrat around the neolithic and prehistoric sites of the Gower peninsular of South Wales giving an insight into the BRIGHID AND ST BRIDE Brighid,Bride and St Bride are they one and the same within mythology/legend? How this has come to be since the ancients Celtsworshipped her.
THE JUNIPER TREE
Originally published at Beltane 1996 . One of the characteristic heathland shrubs of the chalk and limestone country is the Juniper -Juniperus communis.
SABRINA AND THE RIVER SEVERN The Severn River and the folklore behind the association of Sabrina as a goddess of this river. The superstitions that have surround the Severn and its place as a boundary marker through history. HENBANE - THE INSANE SEED THAT BREEDETH MADNESS Henbane, whose botanical name is Hyoscyamus niger, is a member of the Solanaceae order of plants which includes such innocuous members as the humble potato and tomato but also highly poisonous and notorious ones such as belladonna, mandrake and the daturas. WARWICKSHIRE GAZETTEER Warwickshire sites of special interest inluding 3 holy wells which the southam one depicts 3 celtic faces in the stone work and the site of the last supposed witch murder. DARK GREEN - SOME DISTURBING THOUGHTS ABOUT FAERIES Outside of Victorian writings of fairies there is a great deal of folklore which has much darker connotations as to the effect of the fairy folk in our lives. Where are they to be found and why do we belive in them still. THE YEW - SACRED TREE OF TRANSFORMATION AND REBIRTH (Originally published Samhain 1997) The Yew, Taxus baccata , is an ancient tree species that has survived since before the Ice Age and as such as been revered and used by humankind throughout the ages.All races of the Northern Hemisphere, especially the Celts, the Greeks, the Romans and the North American Indians, have a right and powerful understanding of this unusual and remarkable tree. HEMLOCK - BRITAINS MOST COMMON WITCHY PLANT Hemlock (conium maculatum) the folklore of this common british plant and its use in witchcraft. The healing uses of this plant and where you are most likely to PREHISTORIC SITES OF THE MALVERNS A look at the various Prehistoric sites which can be found on the Malvern Hills in Worcestershire and Herefordshire from Bronze age to Roman times by Liam Rogers. A TRIP AROUND PREHISTORIC GOWER The recording of the journey by Liam Rogers and Jennifer Nawrat around the neolithic and prehistoric sites of the Gower peninsular of South Wales giving an insight into the BRIGHID AND ST BRIDE Brighid,Bride and St Bride are they one and the same within mythology/legend? How this has come to be since the ancients Celtsworshipped her.
THE JUNIPER TREE
Originally published at Beltane 1996 . One of the characteristic heathland shrubs of the chalk and limestone country is the Juniper -Juniperus communis.
SABRINA AND THE RIVER SEVERN The Severn River and the folklore behind the association of Sabrina as a goddess of this river. The superstitions that have surround the Severn and its place as a boundary marker through history. HENBANE - THE INSANE SEED THAT BREEDETH MADNESS Henbane, whose botanical name is Hyoscyamus niger, is a member of the Solanaceae order of plants which includes such innocuous members as the humble potato and tomato but also highly poisonous and notorious ones such as belladonna, mandrake and the daturas. WARWICKSHIRE GAZETTEER Warwickshire sites of special interest inluding 3 holy wells which the southam one depicts 3 celtic faces in the stone work and the site of the last supposed witch murder. DARK GREEN - SOME DISTURBING THOUGHTS ABOUT FAERIES Outside of Victorian writings of fairies there is a great deal of folklore which has much darker connotations as to the effect of the fairy folk in our lives. Where are they to be found and why do we belive in them still. THE YEW - SACRED TREE OF TRANSFORMATION AND REBIRTH (Originally published Samhain 1997) The Yew, Taxus baccata , is an ancient tree species that has survived since before the Ice Age and as such as been revered and used by humankind throughout the ages.All races of the Northern Hemisphere, especially the Celts, the Greeks, the Romans and the North American Indians, have a right and powerful understanding of this unusual and remarkable tree. HEMLOCK - BRITAINS MOST COMMON WITCHY PLANT Hemlock (conium maculatum) the folklore of this common british plant and its use in witchcraft. The healing uses of this plant and where you are most likely to WARWICKSHIRE GAZETTEER Warwickshire sites of special interest inluding 3 holy wells which the southam one depicts 3 celtic faces in the stone work and the site of the last supposed witch murder. (THE FOLKLORE OF BRITISH HOLY WELLS) A study of the folklore which has surrounded pilgrimages to the healing waters found at various wells or springs around Britain and how many of these are still to be found today. What customs surround them and what healing powers the different wells have. MITHRAS AND MITHRAISM Mithras the god and his followers, the lore and traditions that surrounds him from his first recorded worship 1400BC and the temples that are still found in Britian.LADY OF THE WOODS
(Originally published at Beltane 1994) The birch, or Beth as it was known to our Celtic ancestors, or Bedwen as it is known in Wales, is truly a native tree of these islands.TEMPLES OF MITHRAS
Temples of Mithras Mithraic Temples in Britain . By Adrian Pengelly . Originally published at Imbolc 1999 . Roman temples occurred throughout the town and countryside of Roman Britain. LILITH - THE FIRST EVE - WHITE DRAGON Lilith - First wife of Adam? A study by Anthony Roe of how Rabbinical mythology shows that Lilith was the first woman and not Eve, according the fables created to reconcile the books of the bible and how this has influenced literature since then. Also in Demonology the place of Lilith as Li-lit or Ninlil. PAGANISM AND SEXUALITY A brief look at sexuality and paganism. Does being pagan mean that a persons sexual prowess or behaviour has to be different than non-pagan THE FAERY FAITH OF THE NORTHERN TRADITION (Originally published at Imbolc 1996) Within the streams of the Irish, Scots and Welsh Celtic traditions there is, for each, an underlying "Fairy Faith" or older tradition. THE POWER OF THE WILLOW TREE (Originally Published at Imbolc 1997) The Willow is the tree most associated with the moon, water, the Goddess and all that is feminine. It is the tree of dreaming, intuition and deep emotions. THE SPIRIT OF THE ELDER TREE Published Samhain 1996 . Of all the native trees of the British Isles, it is the elder tree which evokes my deepest affection. Of all the trees, I talk readily to the elder PREHISTORIC SITES OF THE MALVERNS A look at the various Prehistoric sites which can be found on the Malvern Hills in Worcestershire and Herefordshire from Bronze age to Roman times by Liam Rogers. BRIGHID AND ST BRIDE Brighid,Bride and St Bride are they one and the same within mythology/legend? How this has come to be since the ancients Celtsworshipped her.
THE JUNIPER TREE
Originally published at Beltane 1996 . One of the characteristic heathland shrubs of the chalk and limestone country is the Juniper -Juniperus communis.
WARWICKSHIRE GAZETTEER Warwickshire sites of special interest inluding 3 holy wells which the southam one depicts 3 celtic faces in the stone work and the site of the last supposed witch murder. THE FAERY FAITH OF THE NORTHERN TRADITION (Originally published at Imbolc 1996) Within the streams of the Irish, Scots and Welsh Celtic traditions there is, for each, an underlying "Fairy Faith" or older tradition. SABRINA AND THE RIVER SEVERN The Severn River and the folklore behind the association of Sabrina as a goddess of this river. The superstitions that have surround the Severn and its place as a boundary marker through history. HENBANE - THE INSANE SEED THAT BREEDETH MADNESS Henbane, whose botanical name is Hyoscyamus niger, is a member of the Solanaceae order of plants which includes such innocuous members as the humble potato and tomato but also highly poisonous and notorious ones such as belladonna, mandrake and the daturas. PAGANISM AND SEXUALITY A brief look at sexuality and paganism. Does being pagan mean that a persons sexual prowess or behaviour has to be different than non-pagan THE YEW - SACRED TREE OF TRANSFORMATION AND REBIRTH (Originally published Samhain 1997) The Yew, Taxus baccata , is an ancient tree species that has survived since before the Ice Age and as such as been revered and used by humankind throughout the ages.All races of the Northern Hemisphere, especially the Celts, the Greeks, the Romans and the North American Indians, have a right and powerful understanding of this unusual and remarkable tree. THE CHEQUERED HISTORY OF A HOLY WELL A look at the thermal spring waters of Buxton known as Aquae Arnemetiae by the Romans, the rise of the holy wells with their well dressing ceremonies of today and the importance of this Spa town. PREHISTORIC SITES OF THE MALVERNS A look at the various Prehistoric sites which can be found on the Malvern Hills in Worcestershire and Herefordshire from Bronze age to Roman times by Liam Rogers. BRIGHID AND ST BRIDE Brighid,Bride and St Bride are they one and the same within mythology/legend? How this has come to be since the ancients Celtsworshipped her.
THE JUNIPER TREE
Originally published at Beltane 1996 . One of the characteristic heathland shrubs of the chalk and limestone country is the Juniper -Juniperus communis.
WARWICKSHIRE GAZETTEER Warwickshire sites of special interest inluding 3 holy wells which the southam one depicts 3 celtic faces in the stone work and the site of the last supposed witch murder. THE FAERY FAITH OF THE NORTHERN TRADITION (Originally published at Imbolc 1996) Within the streams of the Irish, Scots and Welsh Celtic traditions there is, for each, an underlying "Fairy Faith" or older tradition. SABRINA AND THE RIVER SEVERN The Severn River and the folklore behind the association of Sabrina as a goddess of this river. The superstitions that have surround the Severn and its place as a boundary marker through history. HENBANE - THE INSANE SEED THAT BREEDETH MADNESS Henbane, whose botanical name is Hyoscyamus niger, is a member of the Solanaceae order of plants which includes such innocuous members as the humble potato and tomato but also highly poisonous and notorious ones such as belladonna, mandrake and the daturas. PAGANISM AND SEXUALITY A brief look at sexuality and paganism. Does being pagan mean that a persons sexual prowess or behaviour has to be different than non-pagan THE YEW - SACRED TREE OF TRANSFORMATION AND REBIRTH (Originally published Samhain 1997) The Yew, Taxus baccata , is an ancient tree species that has survived since before the Ice Age and as such as been revered and used by humankind throughout the ages.All races of the Northern Hemisphere, especially the Celts, the Greeks, the Romans and the North American Indians, have a right and powerful understanding of this unusual and remarkable tree. THE CHEQUERED HISTORY OF A HOLY WELL A look at the thermal spring waters of Buxton known as Aquae Arnemetiae by the Romans, the rise of the holy wells with their well dressing ceremonies of today and the importance of this Spa town. CAVES AND HERMITAGES OF THE SEVERN VALLEY A look at the caves and hermitages of the Severn Valley in Shropshire including the legends and folklore of hermits and witches in the area. CAPTURING THE HARVEST SPIRIT Capturing the Harvest Spirit Rowan cranks up her favourite folklore books and shares a few harvest traditions and customs. (Originally published Lammas 1997) (THE FOLKLORE OF BRITISH HOLY WELLS) A study of the folklore which has surrounded pilgrimages to the healing waters found at various wells or springs around Britain and how many of these are still to be found today. What customs surround them and what healing powers the different wells have.LADY OF THE WOODS
(Originally published at Beltane 1994) The birch, or Beth as it was known to our Celtic ancestors, or Bedwen as it is known in Wales, is truly a native tree of these islands. THE CHEQUERED HISTORY OF A HOLY WELL A look at the thermal spring waters of Buxton known as Aquae Arnemetiae by the Romans, the rise of the holy wells with their well dressing ceremonies of today and the importance of this Spa town. BELLADONNA AND ITS USES Belladona and its uses from Roman times. The folklore and inclusion as an ingredient for Flying ointment with the side effects. THE SPIRIT OF THE ELDER TREE Published Samhain 1996 . Of all the native trees of the British Isles, it is the elder tree which evokes my deepest affection. Of all the trees, I talk readily to the elder THE WISDOM OF THE APPLE TREE Published Lughnasa 1997 . Our folk memory and country lore is rich with reference to the apple tree's virtues. This beautiful tree provides abundant food which can be stored for winter use, and has many uses both in the kitchen, as a herbal remedy and as a remedy acting on our subtle energies. DARK GREEN - SOME DISTURBING THOUGHTS ABOUT FAERIES Outside of Victorian writings of fairies there is a great deal of folklore which has much darker connotations as to the effect of the fairy folk in our lives. Where are they to be found and why do we belive in them still. HEMLOCK - BRITAINS MOST COMMON WITCHY PLANT Hemlock (conium maculatum) the folklore of this common british plant and its use in witchcraft. The healing uses of this plant and where you are most likely to PREHISTORIC SITES OF THE MALVERNS A look at the various Prehistoric sites which can be found on the Malvern Hills in Worcestershire and Herefordshire from Bronze age to Roman times by Liam Rogers. A TRIP AROUND PREHISTORIC GOWER The recording of the journey by Liam Rogers and Jennifer Nawrat around the neolithic and prehistoric sites of the Gower peninsular of South Wales giving an insight into the BRIGHID AND ST BRIDE Brighid,Bride and St Bride are they one and the same within mythology/legend? How this has come to be since the ancients Celtsworshipped her.
THE JUNIPER TREE
Originally published at Beltane 1996 . One of the characteristic heathland shrubs of the chalk and limestone country is the Juniper -Juniperus communis.
SABRINA AND THE RIVER SEVERN The Severn River and the folklore behind the association of Sabrina as a goddess of this river. The superstitions that have surround the Severn and its place as a boundary marker through history. HENBANE - THE INSANE SEED THAT BREEDETH MADNESS Henbane, whose botanical name is Hyoscyamus niger, is a member of the Solanaceae order of plants which includes such innocuous members as the humble potato and tomato but also highly poisonous and notorious ones such as belladonna, mandrake and the daturas. WARWICKSHIRE GAZETTEER Warwickshire sites of special interest inluding 3 holy wells which the southam one depicts 3 celtic faces in the stone work and the site of the last supposed witch murder. DARK GREEN - SOME DISTURBING THOUGHTS ABOUT FAERIES Outside of Victorian writings of fairies there is a great deal of folklore which has much darker connotations as to the effect of the fairy folk in our lives. Where are they to be found and why do we belive in them still. THE YEW - SACRED TREE OF TRANSFORMATION AND REBIRTH (Originally published Samhain 1997) The Yew, Taxus baccata , is an ancient tree species that has survived since before the Ice Age and as such as been revered and used by humankind throughout the ages.All races of the Northern Hemisphere, especially the Celts, the Greeks, the Romans and the North American Indians, have a right and powerful understanding of this unusual and remarkable tree. HEMLOCK - BRITAINS MOST COMMON WITCHY PLANT Hemlock (conium maculatum) the folklore of this common british plant and its use in witchcraft. The healing uses of this plant and where you are most likely to PREHISTORIC SITES OF THE MALVERNS A look at the various Prehistoric sites which can be found on the Malvern Hills in Worcestershire and Herefordshire from Bronze age to Roman times by Liam Rogers. A TRIP AROUND PREHISTORIC GOWER The recording of the journey by Liam Rogers and Jennifer Nawrat around the neolithic and prehistoric sites of the Gower peninsular of South Wales giving an insight into the BRIGHID AND ST BRIDE Brighid,Bride and St Bride are they one and the same within mythology/legend? How this has come to be since the ancients Celtsworshipped her.
THE JUNIPER TREE
Originally published at Beltane 1996 . One of the characteristic heathland shrubs of the chalk and limestone country is the Juniper -Juniperus communis.
SABRINA AND THE RIVER SEVERN The Severn River and the folklore behind the association of Sabrina as a goddess of this river. The superstitions that have surround the Severn and its place as a boundary marker through history. HENBANE - THE INSANE SEED THAT BREEDETH MADNESS Henbane, whose botanical name is Hyoscyamus niger, is a member of the Solanaceae order of plants which includes such innocuous members as the humble potato and tomato but also highly poisonous and notorious ones such as belladonna, mandrake and the daturas. WARWICKSHIRE GAZETTEER Warwickshire sites of special interest inluding 3 holy wells which the southam one depicts 3 celtic faces in the stone work and the site of the last supposed witch murder. DARK GREEN - SOME DISTURBING THOUGHTS ABOUT FAERIES Outside of Victorian writings of fairies there is a great deal of folklore which has much darker connotations as to the effect of the fairy folk in our lives. Where are they to be found and why do we belive in them still. THE YEW - SACRED TREE OF TRANSFORMATION AND REBIRTH (Originally published Samhain 1997) The Yew, Taxus baccata , is an ancient tree species that has survived since before the Ice Age and as such as been revered and used by humankind throughout the ages.All races of the Northern Hemisphere, especially the Celts, the Greeks, the Romans and the North American Indians, have a right and powerful understanding of this unusual and remarkable tree. HEMLOCK - BRITAINS MOST COMMON WITCHY PLANT Hemlock (conium maculatum) the folklore of this common british plant and its use in witchcraft. The healing uses of this plant and where you are most likely to WARWICKSHIRE GAZETTEER Warwickshire sites of special interest inluding 3 holy wells which the southam one depicts 3 celtic faces in the stone work and the site of the last supposed witch murder. (THE FOLKLORE OF BRITISH HOLY WELLS) A study of the folklore which has surrounded pilgrimages to the healing waters found at various wells or springs around Britain and how many of these are still to be found today. What customs surround them and what healing powers the different wells have. MITHRAS AND MITHRAISM Mithras the god and his followers, the lore and traditions that surrounds him from his first recorded worship 1400BC and the temples that are still found in Britian.LADY OF THE WOODS
(Originally published at Beltane 1994) The birch, or Beth as it was known to our Celtic ancestors, or Bedwen as it is known in Wales, is truly a native tree of these islands.TEMPLES OF MITHRAS
Temples of Mithras Mithraic Temples in Britain . By Adrian Pengelly . Originally published at Imbolc 1999 . Roman temples occurred throughout the town and countryside of Roman Britain. LILITH - THE FIRST EVE - WHITE DRAGON Lilith - First wife of Adam? A study by Anthony Roe of how Rabbinical mythology shows that Lilith was the first woman and not Eve, according the fables created to reconcile the books of the bible and how this has influenced literature since then. Also in Demonology the place of Lilith as Li-lit or Ninlil. PAGANISM AND SEXUALITY A brief look at sexuality and paganism. Does being pagan mean that a persons sexual prowess or behaviour has to be different than non-pagan THE FAERY FAITH OF THE NORTHERN TRADITION (Originally published at Imbolc 1996) Within the streams of the Irish, Scots and Welsh Celtic traditions there is, for each, an underlying "Fairy Faith" or older tradition. THE POWER OF THE WILLOW TREE (Originally Published at Imbolc 1997) The Willow is the tree most associated with the moon, water, the Goddess and all that is feminine. It is the tree of dreaming, intuition and deep emotions. THE SPIRIT OF THE ELDER TREE Published Samhain 1996 . Of all the native trees of the British Isles, it is the elder tree which evokes my deepest affection. Of all the trees, I talk readily to the elder Your browser does not support script. .
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