Episode 130: Patron Saints of Spring

In episode 130 of the Magick & Alchemy podcast, hosts Kate Belew & Kristin Lisenby honor the Beltane season and the Patron Saints of Spring. In this conversation, they seek out old stories and the ghosts who guard the wildwood. They meet Faunus, an ancient forest spirit who speaks through the trees, and his companion, Fauna, a keeper of mysteries. They discuss ornithomancy (bird divination) and the faerie queens who defend our sacred waters. They welcome Nimue, Viviane, Niniane, and all the faces of The Lady of the Lake.

Sources:

Canens of the Beautiful Voice - thaliatook.com

The Witch & the Raven: Ornithomancy & April’s Full Moon

Encyclopedia of Spirits, Judika Illes

“Satyrs: Animal Spirits of Ancient Greece,” Rachel Lockett - historycooperative.org

Episode 107: Satyrs and Centaurs

Episode 127: Trickster Tales

The Faerie Queens: A Collection of Essays Exploring the Myths, Magic and Mythology of the Faerie Queens, edited by Sorita D’Este and David Rankine

“Nimue,” by Aili Mirage in The Faerie Queens

“Writing Faery, A Tale of Viviane” by Jack Wolf in The Faerie Queens

Shoutouts:

Episode 102: Beltane & Bones

Episode 61: Wind, Feathers & Bird Lore

Episode 25: Beltane
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