The Folklore of Glass: Slippers and Superstitions
Glass is a strange material. Its original source material is sand, but it needs human intervention through the application of heat and other processes to find form. We can see through it, but we can't...
20 Elo 202220min
The Folklore of Stones: From Hag Stones to Healing
Stones are perhaps some of humanity's oldest friends. They provided building materials and became simple tools. But they also vary in size, making some of them very portable as amulets. It's no wonder...
13 Elo 202217min
The Folklore of Metals: Gold, Silver, Iron & Copper
Different metals are often baked into mythology. Look at griffins and dragons with their hoard of gold. Or Bellerophon's use of molten lead to kill the deadly chimera. According to legend, people paid...
6 Elo 202217min
The Folklore of Edible Plants: Basil, Bay, Chamomile, Dill, Fennel & Oregano
Herbs are useful for flavouring your food or drink, but they have a range of protective and magical uses too. How is basil linked with both love and hatred? Why was dill the magician's herb? Let's fi...
30 Heinä 202215min
Thyme to Find Romance? Meet the Herb of Love & Courage
Thyme appears in folklore to bring courage, help bring love, guard against evil, and give fairies somewhere to live. What else can you use thyme for? Let's find out in this week's episode of Fabulous...
23 Heinä 202214min
Rosemary Folklore: From Tudor Weddings to Victorian Funerals
Rosemary appears in folklore to aid remembrance, love divination, mourning, and protection from evil. What else can you use it for? Let's find out in this week's episode of Fabulous Folklore! Find t...
16 Heinä 202215min
Sage Folklore: Boost Your Love and Remembrance Spells
Sage is delicious and versatile, appearing in magic for love and remembrance, as well as a host of folk remedies. What can you use sage for? Let's find out in this week's episode of Fabulous Folklore...
9 Heinä 202215min
The Folklore of Parsley, a herb for protection, love & death
Parsley has links with death dating to ancient Greece. How is it also linked to both love magic and protection? Let's find out in this week's episode of Fabulous Folklore! Find the images and refere...
2 Heinä 202214min
