Witches, Wizards, Seers & Healers Myths & Tales
Witches, Wizards, Seers & Healers Myths & Tales In the West we tend to think of witches in terms of the witch trials, when fear, ignorance and religious fervour brought the poor to heel, and fostered…
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Witches, Wizards, Seers & Healers Myths & Tales
In the West we tend to think of witches in terms of the witch trials, when fear, ignorance and religious fervour brought the poor to heel, and fostered suspicion of those who dared to be different, or knowledgeable, or independent of mind. Tales of wizards and witches reach across traditions as folk try to explain natural phenomena and engage with the world around them. Witches and wizards are often associated with pre-Christian societies, Celtic in particular, (and therefore popular in tales of fantasy), but the nature of their wisdom can be found in so many fascinating cultures across the world.Ancient societies, particularly where natural religions with many gods abound, often highlight the power of an elder, or a seer, a healer or a wise friend.
Those who understood the properties of healing in plants, or could make a prediction of weather events to rescue crops, became
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