Here you will find information relating to herbs and those used in traditionally contacting the dead, our ancestors.
Mighty dead
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The good, the dead, and the fairy faith – Animism and ancestors in Scottish folklore.
by Scottby ScottWinter time is always a time for me to ponder on those who have passed. Their missing faces from the celebration table hit pretty hard at this time of year. I don’t mean to be maudlin but it’s a reality we will all encounter at some point. It got me thinking. As this is the darkest time of the year, what those who came before us thought of at this time of year? What were the beliefs of the folks who saw fairies and ancestors as ever-present. Is it animism? Is it fairy faith? This is a thought piece rather …
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Dem bones, dem bones, dem dry bones – Herbal Bone balm ( for care of bone ornaments)
by Scottby ScottOur bones that we have on display need as much care as the bones in your body but in a different way. For this is I have created what I’m terming a Bone Balm, and this blog looks at how it is made, the ingredients that are part of it and how to apply the balm for best care.