Lauren McMenemy

We're counting down until we talk relics at Writing the Occult on 10 May, so figured it's time we do a little relics roll call. And just to show not all relics relate to the major religions, here's a magical fairy flag from the Isle of Skye: clan MacLeod's Am Bratach Sith.🧵⬇️

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Apr 28, 2025 at 10:32amWeb
Show threadLauren McMenemyApr 28, 2025
One of the clan MacLeod’s most treasured possessions, legend has it that this sacred clan banner has miraculous powers. When unfurled in battle, the clan would invariably snatch victory from the jaws of defeat. They still believe the flag brings them magical protection. 🧵⬇️
Show threadLauren McMenemyApr 28, 2025
Am Bratach Sith's origins are murky, but there are three theories: first, it was brought back from the Crusades by a clan member who claimed it was the girdle of a Daughter of Thunder; and the other two theories give it origins in the fairy folk.
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Show threadLauren McMenemyApr 28, 2025
Join us at Writing the Occult: Relics and hear more from archaeologists, conservationists, academics and authors about the very weird world of relics, and how we as writers of the dark can take inspiration from them. More details: writingtheoccult.carrd.co