Welcome to our third feature of Folklore Favourites: spreading the word about lovely projects from other members of the international Folklore community! This week, we would like to introduce you to the Gwithti An Pystri: a new Museum of Magic and Folklore recently opened in Cornwall. Looking for something to do this Halloween? How about … Continue reading Folklore Favourites: Gwithti An Pystri Museum of Magic & Folklore
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Folklore in Museums: Objects of Fishing & Seafaring
Welcome to the second blog post in our Folklore in Museums series. This month, we are collaborating with Dr Peter Hewitt from the Folklore Museums Network, who has selected an array of charms, amulets and other folklore objects housed in museum collections to discuss their historical contexts. Today's theme is Fishes, Fishing and Seafaring – … Continue reading Folklore in Museums: Objects of Fishing & Seafaring
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
Superstition Sam 
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