V: Shapeshifting




HedgeFolk Tales show

Summary: Join the Witch of Forest Grove in crossing the hedge to explore the ancient art of shapeshifting on a journey through folklore, legends, songs, and magical incantations. Hear two tales of shapeshifting witches; one from Ireland and one from the Appalachians. Then the witch will take you through songs and chants to show you how to attempt shapeshifting yourself as well as provide a word or two of warning. References and Resources: Carmichael, Alexander. The Carmina Gadelica / Ortha Nan Gaidheal: Hymns and Incantations with Illustrative Notes on Words, Rites, and Customs, Dying and Obsolete: Orally Collected in the Highlands and Islands of Scotland. Vol. 2. Edinburgh: T. and A. Constable, 1900. Davidson, Thomas. Rowan Tree and Red Thread: A Scottish Witchcraft Miscellany of Tales, Legends and Ballads; Together with a Descriptions of the Witches' Rites and Ceremonies. Edinburgh: Oliver 8 Boyd, 1949. Davis, Hubert J. The Silver Bullet and Other American Witch Stories. New York: Jonathan David Publishers Inc., 1975. Spence, Lewis. The Magic Arts in Celtic Britain. London: Rider, 1949. Yeats, W.B. Fairy and Folk Tales of the Irish Peasantry. London: Walter Scott, 1888.