#863 Cheryl Straffon (ed) - Meyn Mamvro: Ancient Stones and Sacred Sites in Cornwall - No 33, Spring/Summer 1997. Meyn Mamvro, St Just. #CherylStraffon #MeynMamvro #EarthMysteries #Archaeology #Cornwall #Kernow #HolyWells #BookOfTheDay

💧 Holy Wells & Hidden Histories 💧
Steeped in legend, magic, and devotion, the sacred wells of Britain have long been places of reverence, healing, and keepers of native spirituality. The Living Stream by James Rattue explores these ancient waters, tracing their place in folk magic, the Indigenous Fairy Faith, Saint Cults, Pagan worship and British folklore.

Inside this book:
🌿 The historical and spiritual significance of holy wells
🌹 Their ties to the Fairy Faith and indigenous traditions
✝ Christianisation, folklore, and magical practices
📜 How these sacred sites have been reclaimed and preserved

Of particular interest:
🙏🏻 How the Mary Wells preserve Pagan worship
🗺 The locations of different dedications
🕯 Ritual continuation through the ages
⛏ How the Classes differed in their reverence and approach to the Holy Wells

Whether you’re a practitioner of folk magic, a lover of history, or drawn to the old ways of the land, this book offers a deep well (🥁) of knowledge to explore.

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