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"Explore the Wonder, Wit, and Wildness of Scotland’s Folklore
Scotland’s folktales are rooted in a powerful oral tradition where imagination, landscape, and language intertwine. In The Watkins Book of Scottish Folktales, the late distinguished folklorist Neil Philip brings together more than 100 stories passed down through generations—from the wild Highlands and Islands to the traditions of the Lowlands.
Through tales of witches, giants, fairies, heroes, and shapeshifters, wander an ancient landscape of cliffs, lochs, and ruins. Meet unforgettable figures such as Kate Crackernuts, the herdsmen of Lochbuie, the Black Laird, the Milk-White Doo, Oisean, MacIain Direach, and the mischievous Whuppity Stoorie.
With a foreword by award-winning novelist, poet, and screenwriter Jenni Fagan, The Watkins ...>>
"Connect with traditional African American folk magic, spirituality, and healing
In Hoodoo For Dummies, you’ll explore a cultural practice centered on reclamation, resistance, and spiritual protection. With roots in the Southern United States, Hoodoo originated among enslaved people of color as a way to preserve their identity and manifest control over their own lives through rituals and rootwork. This accessible guide teaches you the history of Hoodoo and gives you the facts you need to start or deepen your own practice—including instructions on using herbal remedies, talismans, spells, and altars. Connect with ancestors and seek empowerment through Hoodoo.
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Get reliable information on traditional and contemporary Hoodoo practice
Discover rituals like mojo bags, candlemancy, ...>>
