A Witch’s Natural History is a compilation of previously published essays on the relationship between Witch, folklore and nature. This particular book focuses on the animals, eco systems and plants connected to the figure of the witch.
Many books will mention the more culturally maligned creatures such as reptiles, amphibians, crows and rats, however, this book also explores the less well known creatures that share lore with the witch- the more commonly neglected birds, spiders, insects and snails.
A Witch’s Natural history focuses on some of the most famous- and most obscure tales of witchcrafts history with nature- from the toad-bone amulet in East Anglian witchcraft to the seductive Queen Rat of the Toshers in Bermondsey.
This book is an excellent introduction to traditional witchcraft’s collaboration and understanding of the natural world. A book not only for Craft practitioners, but also anybody who is interested in the natural world and the impact it has on folklore, beliefs and practices.
Why we love it
There are few books that truly look at the natural world of the Traditional Witch. Many books will talk about ‘familiars’ in passing- often giving completely the wrong definition- or they’ll talk a little bit about their ten favourite plants. There’s never much background information on the why or the how, or the vast amount of animals and plants that feature in the folklore of the witch. This book is an excellent study of this- it’s succint, to the point, and full of good information!
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