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The Swamp Wytch

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Witch of the SwampLands. Folk Witch, Cunning Woman, Pellor. Folklore, Magic, Herbs & Trees, Raptors, Stones & Bones. Diviner. Olorisha. Monankisi in Quimbanda de Angola. https://linktr.ee/theswampwytch

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The Swamp Wytch @theswampwytch.bsky.social · Oct 21

Sweet is the swamp with its secrets,
Until we meet a snake;
'Tis then we sigh for houses,
And our departure take

At that enthralling gallop
That only childhood knows.
A snake is summer's treason,
And guile is where it goes.

by Emily Dickinson

#OkefenokeeSwamp #FolkWitch

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hookland.bsky.social @hookland.bsky.social · 3d

The alleged home tree of the Wood Sprite known as Blood Squall. His reputation is high among the fiercest and most troubling of cursers. His favoured appeasements are said to be the medicate wine Tor Tonic, items of pewter, chocolate raisins and teeth – human or animal.

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The Swamp Wytch @theswampwytch.bsky.social · 5d

Mine too! 😂

The Swamp Wytch @theswampwytch.bsky.social · 5d

Goodnight Thomas!

The Swamp Wytch @theswampwytch.bsky.social · 5d

Goodnight Hookland! ❤️

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Taion the Gnome @taionthegnome.bsky.social · 6d

#WitchTip #WitchSky #WitchMadness

At some point you have to leave the books behind and go wander in the wilderness of magic and spirits.

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The Swamp Wytch @theswampwytch.bsky.social · 11d

Within Pellorys, Ancou is the start of the new year. The Tide of the Ancestors. "You who taught, you who raised up, You who watched over and provided for, You who heard us when we knew it not, You who dandled us upon the knee And chastised us in our faults." #Pellorys #Ancou #Samhain

Dr Alan Montgomery @classicalalan.bsky.social · 11d

This is my drawing of a spooky sculpture of Ankou, the Breton personification of death, from the church of Lannédern in Brittany. His name possibly derives from the Celtic 'nek', meaning 'to perish'.
The original artwork is now available on my Etsy shop here: shorturl.at/HDzSI
#FolkloreThursday

A pencil drawing of a carved skeleton on the edge of a building holding a long spear

The Swamp Wytch @theswampwytch.bsky.social · 11d

Love this!

The Swamp Wytch @theswampwytch.bsky.social · 11d

This is wonderful!

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The Swamp Wytch @theswampwytch.bsky.social · 11d

Within Pellorys, yarrow has the power of divination and protecting such endeavors. It does indeed also have the power to restrain blood.

The Swamp Wytch @theswampwytch.bsky.social · 13d

Excellent news for the Gullah Geechee people of Sapelo Island! #Georgia #Sapelo #Gullah

www.wtoc.com/2025/09/30/g...

GA Supreme Court rules in favor of Gullah Geechee communities in Sapelo Island zoning case

5 months after hearing the case, the Georgia Supreme Court had made their ruling concerning development and zoning on Sapelo Island.

www.wtoc.com

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The Swamp Wytch @theswampwytch.bsky.social · 14d

If I have friends who are in GA, or nearby states, and interested in adopting a jumper - send me a msg.

The Swamp Wytch @theswampwytch.bsky.social · 16d

I can see it now.... Fetishes, poppets, herbal concoctions, oh my! ❤️

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The Swamp Wytch @theswampwytch.bsky.social · 16d

Six baby regal jumping spiders moved to their individual "nursery" / enclosure cups! These lil guys are soooo cute! 🥰 #WitchFriends #JumpingSpiders

Individual "nursery" cups / enclosures for baby regal jumping spiders!

Baby regal jumping spider having their first meal in new "nursery" cup/enclosure.

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The Swamp Wytch @theswampwytch.bsky.social · 16d

Matthew is a top notch individual! You can see more about his wares/work here:
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Spiritus Arcanum

Spiritus Arcanum provides quality, mindfully crafted, and traditionally prepared magical tools, art, and apothecary items. All of our handcrafted incenses, oils, powders, perfumes, and washes are ritu...

spiritusarcanum.com

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The Swamp Wytch @theswampwytch.bsky.social · 16d

You're one of the folks I wish lived nearby. We would get into all kinds of mischief! 🔥💚🔥

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The Swamp Wytch @theswampwytch.bsky.social · 16d

KUDDOS! You won't regret it. Seriously -- it's a masterclass on this topic!

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The Swamp Wytch @theswampwytch.bsky.social · 16d

It's excellent! I think the best book written on the topic. (I am a tad biased. LOLOL)

The Swamp Wytch @theswampwytch.bsky.social · 16d

Please tell me you scooped it up and took it home!

The Swamp Wytch @theswampwytch.bsky.social · 16d

I have swamp troll feet! 😂

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Eolas Pellor @eolaspellor.bsky.social · 17d

I just learned my short story “The Bale,” has been accepted into the Capture This anthology from Linton Press.

I’m really happy about that. Although fictionalized, it’s based on what happened to my maternal grandmother’s family in 19003/4.
#WritingCommunity
#WriteSky

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The Swamp Wytch @theswampwytch.bsky.social · 16d

Congratulations!!!!

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The Swamp Wytch @theswampwytch.bsky.social · 16d

I adore you! ❤️‍🔥

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The Swamp Wytch @theswampwytch.bsky.social · 16d

You're going to LOVE this book! It's seriously going to be considered a "classic" in this category IMO!

The Swamp Wytch @theswampwytch.bsky.social · 16d

It's also a larger book than I thought it would be... 420 pages! I'm so proud of Matthew! He is a wonderful man and incredible magical practitioner!

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The Swamp Wytch @theswampwytch.bsky.social · 16d

Yesssssss! I was in the first wave of books mailed out! It is truly an incredible resource! And *straight* up my alley... or cauldron. LOLOL

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