Category: Myth and Folklore

• Resource Review: Herb Magic In Ireland

  The Irish Pagan School is a very interesting spot – I’ve done a number of their free courses, follow the YouTube channel, the Facebook group etc. It’s a very worthwhile follow – they share a lot of great information. I also follow Tara Tine’s YouTube channel. Really fun and interesting stuff all around. When the…

  witchofcrowhollow

  March 3, 2023

  herbalism, Myth and Folklore, Resource Reviews

  class, diary of a ditch witch, ditch witch, folklore, herbalism, herbs, ireland, Irish Pagan School, mythology, resource review, tara tine, witchery

• Folklore: Old Wives’ Tales

  

  Nearly every family has a few of them. Which old wives’ tales run in your family has to do with where your family is from or where your family lives now. Appalachia seems to have more old wives’ tales than any of the other places I’ve lived (though in fairness I was quite young living…

  witchofcrowhollow

  October 7, 2022

  Myth and Folklore

  folklore, history, magic, myth, old wives' tale, witchery

• Folklore: The West Virginia Turkey Witch

  

  Wild turkeys are a fairly common sight in West Virginia. I have four that come into my yard to check the feeders at least weekly, one of which is different than the others. This turkey is outcast. If they other turkeys see her they will chase her away, more violently if the hens have chicks…

  witchofcrowhollow

  August 26, 2022

  Myth and Folklore

  folklore, magic, mythology, turkey witch, west virginia, witchery