Wine and Witchcraft: A Beverage fit for Apotropaic Success
04/16/22 • 21 min
Like beer, wine has enjoyed a long and prosperous history. It's been enjoyed by the ancients, used as a safe alternative to water, prescribed as medicine, and offered in ritual. And like beer, wine also has patron deities from a range of cultures.
But how does it appear across mythology and folklore? What are its links to witchcraft and apotropaic magic? Let's find out in this week's episode of Fabulous Folklore.
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Like beer, wine has enjoyed a long and prosperous history. It's been enjoyed by the ancients, used as a safe alternative to water, prescribed as medicine, and offered in ritual. And like beer, wine also has patron deities from a range of cultures.
But how does it appear across mythology and folklore? What are its links to witchcraft and apotropaic magic? Let's find out in this week's episode of Fabulous Folklore.
Find the images, videos and references on the blog post: https://www.icysedgwick.com/wine-and-witchcraft/
Catch my Easter folklore talk on 18 April: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/easter-folklore-tickets-303849410767
Get your free guide to home protection the folklore way here: https://www.icysedgwick.com/fab-folklore/
Become a member of the Fabulous Folklore Family for bonus episodes and articles at https://patreon.com/bePatron?u=2380595
Enjoyed this episode and want to show your appreciation? Buy Icy a coffee to say 'thanks' at: https://ko-fi.com/icysedgwick
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So let's take a look at some of coffee's origin stories, rituals associated with the drink, and even how it helps boost a little daily magic in this week's episode of Fabulous Folklore.
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