Will O' The Wisp: A Fairy, Ghost or Guardian?

Brân the Blessed was believed to have gifted his head to protect Britain from invasion. Some believe it still lies beneath the Tower of London. We're looking at his story this week as a form of 'King in the mountain'. See the images and leave a comment at http://www.icysedgwick.com/bran-the-blessed/ You can also read about the severed head in folklore here - http://www.icysedgwick.com/severed-head/ Become a Patron for $1 a month at https://www.patreon.com/bePatron?u=2380595 Buy Icy a coffee at: https://ko-fi.com/icysedgwick

20 Apr 201910min

Tudor hero Sir Francis Drake left his drum behind, to be beat in times of national peril. Has anyone beaten Drake's Drum since his death in 1596? Lets find out! See the images at the accompanying blog post - http://www.icysedgwick.com/drake-drum/ Tweet Icy at https://twitter.com/IcySedgwick Become a Patron for $1 a month at https://www.patreon.com/bePatron?u=2380595 Buy Icy a coffee at: https://ko-fi.com/icysedgwick

12 Apr 201911min

King Arthur continues to hold a fascination for folklorists and the public alike. After all, the deeds of Arthur and his knights are now legendary. They’ve become part of Britain’s mythology. But did you know he was linked with the Northumberland castle of Sewingshields? Find out more about King Arthur and this particular legend in this week's episode. See the images or leave a comment at http://www.icysedgwick.com/king-arthur/ Tweet Icy at https://twitter.com/IcySedgwick Become a Patron for $1 a month at https://www.patreon.com/bePatron?u=2380595 Buy Icy a coffee at: https://ko-fi.com/icysedgwick

5 Apr 201912min

The King in the Mountain trope appears in both folklore and popular culture. But what is it and why does it crop up in so many legends? Find out in this week's episode! See images and leave a comment at http://www.icysedgwick.com/king-in-the-mountain/ Tweet Icy at https://twitter.com/IcySedgwick Become a Patron for $1 a month at https://www.patreon.com/bePatron?u=2380595 Buy Icy a coffee at: https://ko-fi.com/icysedgwick

30 Mars 201913min

Toxic plants have interesting folklore, but find out why henbane, wolfsbane and mandrake are an essential part of any witch's toolkit! Find the images and further links at http://www.icysedgwick.com/henbane-wolfsbane-mandrake/ Tweet Icy at https://twitter.com/IcySedgwick Become a Patron for $1 a month at https://www.patreon.com/bePatron?u=2380595 Buy Icy a coffee at: https://ko-fi.com/icysedgwick

23 Mars 201915min

Candles might be used for everything from home decor to aromatherapy, but how can you use them to get wishes and protect your home? Read the blog post to check out the images and links, or to leave a comment, at http://www.icysedgwick.com/candles Tweet Icy at https://twitter.com/IcySedgwick Become a Patron for $1 a month at https://www.patreon.com/bePatron?u=2380595 Buy Icy a coffee at: https://ko-fi.com/icysedgwick

16 Mars 201913min

Witch bottles have been used since the 1600s to protect homes and individuals from evil spells. Are they relevant in 2019, or are they just a folk tale? Read the accompanying blog post, check out the links and see all the pictures at www.icysedgwick.com/witch-bottles Tweet Icy at https://twitter.com/IcySedgwick Become a Patron for $1 a month at https://www.patreon.com/bePatron?u=2380595 Buy Icy a coffee at: https://ko-fi.com/icysedgwick

9 Mars 201913min

Popular culture puts the witching hour in the dead of night - and it's a time for all sorts of shenanigans. But what is it - and does it really exist? Join Icy in this week's episode as she explores the background of the witching hour - aka the Devil's Hour. Investigate the stories and the folklore tied in with this peculiar concept. See the images or leave a comment about your own experiences on the blog post, http://www.icysedgwick.com/witching-hour/ Tweet Icy at https://twitter.com/IcySedgwick Become a Patron for $1 a month at https://www.patreon.com/bePatron?u=2380595 Buy Icy a coffee at: https://ko-fi.com/icysedgwick

3 Mars 201911min