One shared rite between witch and cunning folk was the ‘field-remedy’ or ‘field-charm’ for healing a sick piece of farmland where the earth itself was fed healing herbs. It was still resorted to in the 19th century when church blessings and agronomists had failed. – #EmilyBanting
One shared rite between witch and cunning folk was the 'field-remedy' or 'field-charm' for healing a sick piece of farmland where the earth itself was fed healing herbs. It was still resorted to in the 19th century when church blessings and agronomists had failed. – #EmilyBanting
— Hookland (@HooklandGuide) March 8, 2021