Show Notes
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In this very special episode, we’re joined by folklorist, author, and podcaster Icy Sedgwick for a wonderfully wide-ranging conversation.
We chat about folklore, divination, ghosts, fairies, witch archetypes, cunning folk and wise women, love magic, ghost hunting, folklore in the digital age, why stories become attached to particular places, and whether folklore is something from the past or something we’re still creating today.
Icy shares the joys of “folklore tripping” and why seeking out the places behind old stories can bring a little enchantment back into everyday life.
And in Magic for the Masses, Icy shares a beautifully simple way to acknowledge the spirits of home and place.
Icy's latest book is Fate or Fortune: The Art and Folklore of Divination, a captivating exploration of divination throughout history, blending folklore, cultural context, and practical application.
Be sure to listen to Icy's wonderful podcast, Fabulous Folklore with Icy, wherever you get your podcasts, watch her video podcasts on YouTube @FabulousFolklore, and find her blog, books, and more at her website, icysedgwick.com.
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