Witches, Druids, and Sin Eaters: The Common Magic of the Cunning Folk of the Welsh Marches

The book "The Welsh Marches: Rituals, Beliefs, and Secret Rites of the Borderlands" explores the arcane rituals, ancient beliefs, and secret rites of the Welsh Marches, a region between Celtic Wales and Anglo-Saxon England. It includes a Grimoire of the Welsh Marches with spells and magical workings, offering a comprehensive look at earth-based beliefs and practices of primal Witchcraft and Druidic lore.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 312 pages
Publication date: 29 September 2022
Publisher: Inner Traditions Bear and Company

In this collaboration between a Druid and a Witchcraft researcher,Jon G. Hughes and Sophie Gallagher describe in intricate detail the arcane rituals,ancient beliefs,and secret rites of the Welsh Marches,the borderlands between Celtic Wales and Anglo-Saxon England--one of the oldest and most significant locations for early Witchcraft and a lasting repository for ancient Druidic lore. Drawing on their personal access to the archives of the National Museum of Wales,as well as the local museums found within the Welsh Marches,the authors share extracts from ancient texts,along with original photographs of related artifacts. In the second half of the book,the authors present a Grimoire of the Welsh Marches,a wide collection of spells and magical workings along with practical instruction on crafting and casting.

Offering a comprehensive look at the earth-based beliefs and practices of primal Witchcraft and Druidic lore,the authors show not only how the traditions of the Welsh Marches had a profound influence on the cultural and spiritual history of the British Isles,but how their influence was exported to all corners of the world.

Weight: 517g
Dimension: 229 x 152 x 18 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781644114285