Appalachian granny witchcraft

Forget the pointy hats and broomsticks (although, those are pretty cool too). These history-making witches were healers, rebels, and downright badass women who defied expectations. We're talking about Alice Kyteler, the first woman accused of witchcraft in Ireland, who used her knowledge of herbs to challenge the male-dominated medical field. Or La Voisin, the French fortune teller who became entangled in a royal poisoning scandal #witchcraft #pagan #witch

This morning, as I put inked brush to paper, my hand trembled. I've been using brushes for over 35 years, and I can't remember a time when my hand shook

By Trevor McKenzie, W. L. Eury Appalachian Collection, Appalachian State University This article appeared in the Volume 1, Issue 3 Winter 2020 issue of the Appalachian Curator. Click here to view a…

Raven Tree

Appalachian folk magic came about because it gave these people a sense that things were going to be alright even in the poor circumstances most found themselves in.