Welsh Witchcraft: A Guide to the Spirits, Lore, and Magic of Wales

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Commonly this was simply a convenient way of labelling some ill-fated woman who was unlike everybody else – or, occasionally it would be used as a way of exacting revenge when a wise man or wise woman failed to cure an illness or heal a wounded animal. Hughes, Jonathan, ‘ Amgylchiad am lwdn Dafad i William William or Nercws’, (c. early 19th century). Series 8, Number 24. Although witchcraft in Wales was in some ways distinct from the rest of Britain, documents from the time do reveal a glimpse into life hundreds of years ago and reveal a part of Welsh history that still fascinates people today. Quite a lot of weight was given to written evidence which was taken beforehand. If you were found guilty of witchcraft there was no scope for leniency. Death by hanging was the penalty laid down by statute.” As nobody would relish the idea of that role, it was often the case that a dog would be buried there instead for that purpose. The guardian of the graves, therefore, is often sighted as a ghostly spectre of a snarling and fearsome dog prowling churchyards at night. 6. Giants and Bedd y Gŵr Hir (“The Long Man’s Grave”)

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The book states: "As is often the case, an accusation of witchcraft was inseparable from troubling social relationships." Detecting a thief with charmed cheese Now that you’ve learned about the Welsh goddesses and gods, you might be wondering how to work with them in your practice or how to simply bring their energy into your life. Research and study are the first ways to connect with the Welsh Celtic pantheon. From there, here are some suggestions for each Welsh Celtic deity: Jones, Edward, Ffolineb pob swyngyfaredd ac ofergoel: ar y don "Old Derby, gan y diweddar E. Jones, Maes-y-Plwm, (Llanrwst, 18??). Special Collections: Salisbury, WG35.2.3139. Roberts, William, Crefydd yr oesoedd tywyll : neu, henafiaethau defodol, chwareuyddol, a choelgrefyddol : yn cynwys y traethawd gwobrwyol yn Eisteddfod y Fenni ar Mari Lwyd, y traethawd gwobrwyol yn Eisteddfod Y Blaenau ar ddylanwad yr ysgol Sabothol er cadwraeth y Gymraeg; ynghyd â sylwadau ar lawer o hen arferion tebyg i Mari Lwyd, (Caerfyrddin, 1852). Special Collections: Salisbury, WG37(1852) & WG7.R. Three months later Ann Jones died in jail from "god's visitation", according to her inquest. Murder by witchcraft

The term witch has meant many things to many people over the years," says Dr Kathleen Olsen of the University of Wales, Bangor. "But for most of the Middle Ages the word really meant the local healer, someone who made poultices and medicines and perhaps had charms or spells for healing cattle and other farm animals." Welsh Calvinistic Methodist Church, Rheolau a dybenion y cymdeithasau neillduol yn mhlith y bobl a elwir y Methodistiaid yn Nghymru: a gyttunwyd arnynt mewn Cymdeithasfa Chwarterol yn y Bala, Mehefin 16, a'r 17, 1801, (Caerlleon, 1801). Special Collections: Salisbury, WG37(1801), & WG5.2.M .

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Inside they found a bell without its clapper. There was a Christ figure showing him rising from the dead. Finding information on the magical traditions and practises of Wales is no easy feat. Despite there being countless books, blogs, articles and even videos on the topic of Celtic spirituality and magic, rarely do you hear much beyond a passing mention of Wales. Frustrated at this very fact, I decided to embark on a journey incorporating the very essence of Welsh magic into my practise. Here in this article, I will share some of the key elements that make up my practise today, a practise rooted in the landscape I was born and informed by the traditions of folklore, magic, and myth native to it. Where does one start when embarking upon a journey into discovering a magical practise informed and inspired by the magic of Wales?It would have contained urine," says Lisa Tallis of the museum, "urine from the victim. The idea of the pins was to cause the witch, who had put on the curse, to suffer excruciating pain and thereby break the spell."

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In the 16th and 17th centuries, Gwen’s belief system was what most people understood by the word witch in Wales. Jones, John, Llên gwerin Sir Gaernarfon, (Caernarfon, 1908). Special Collections: Salisbury, Jarman WG39.3.0112.Fenton, Richard, A historical tour through Pembrokeshire, (London, 1811). Special Collections: Salisbury, Folio WG4.37.F. Records show that during interviews, she admitted she’d used charms to help people. She recited one: The story might explain the existence of two small, standing stones in a field at Twyn Allwys near Gilwern, that used to mark the old parish and county boundary between Monmouthshire and Breconshire: