When Britons think of superstitions, no doubt one of the first that will come to mind is that magpies are bad luck. But are they really that bad? For this month's in-house blog article, we are going to look at the reputation of this bird in the British Isles, and hopefully try to see them … Continue reading Superstitions of Magpies: One for Sorrow or One for Joy?
Superstitions
GUEST BLOG: Chickens And Roosters in Flemish Folklore!
Welcome to our second guest blog post – looking at the some of the wildest superstitions about chickens and roosters in the folklore of Flanders, as written by Signe Maene. If you would like to submit an article, please tell us about your proposal using the form on the Contact page or by sending us … Continue reading GUEST BLOG: Chickens And Roosters in Flemish Folklore!
Magical Herbs: Superstitions of Lavender and Rosemary
As a cat, my favourite herb is catnip. But if I had to pick a second and third favourite, it would be lavender and rosemary. These herbs, common in the Mediterranean region, are known primarily for their culinary or medicinal uses - but they are also the source of many magical superstitions. French Lavender plate … Continue reading Magical Herbs: Superstitions of Lavender and Rosemary
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