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Flax seeds sprinkled on walkways or graves distracted vampires. The revenants were compelled to pick up each individual seed and were usually prohibited from gathering more than one seed a year...

🎨Munch

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{pops out of hedge for plant folklore}
Eyebright {Euphrasia officionalis}🌼

Is named for one of the Greek Graces, Euphrosyne, meaning "gladness", it lifts the spirits and gives a clearer grasp on problems and situations.

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An excellent here! A discussion about folk and medieval from Hope and George , with special guest , Writer-Director of &

https://t.co/7R0LCuDyRv

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🌿🔥🌿Cornish charm to heal burns...
Float 9 bramble leaves in water from a holy well, pass each leaf over the burn saying:
There came 3 angels out of the east,
1 brought fire & 2 brought frost.
Out fire & in frost,
In the Name of the Father, Son & Holy Ghost.

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The last of Lleu's three curses was that he would marry no woman born. His uncle Gwydion saw a simple solution and collected a number of herbs and flowers, placing them in the shape of a woman. The spell cast, she became a real woman, Blodeuwedd.

🖼: Y. Leitch

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Flower and oak wreaths are worn by the Jāņi celebrants. It’s believed that a wreath braided with 27 different flowers and herbs brings you health, good luck, and disaster to your enemies.

Can’t have a better summer than that.

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Flower lore fascinated both Shakespeare & the Victorian artist, Walter Crane. Here are some of Crane’s works from his enchanting book on the flowers of Shakespeare.🌷#FolkloreThursday

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A prince of Sparta, Hyacinth drew Apollo's attention af became his lover. Hoping to impress him, an accident caused Apollo's discus to hit Hyacinth; all of the god of healing's skill could not save him. From his blood came purple flowers.

🖼: J. Young

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🌿Thyme🌿

In Medieval times, the scent of this plant was associated with bravery. Thyme was also linked with Fairies, that supposedly adored thyme. So, bring thyme to your house: great scent, inspires courage and attracts Fairies 😈!
🎨Illustration C.M. Barker

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In the English Midlands, the buttercup was nicknamed "crazy" and the smell of it was believed to produce insanity...

🎨Hicks

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In Irish mythology, knowledge & wisdom are said to be stored in nine sacred hazel bushes surrounding a secret pond. In the pond swims a salmon that one day swallows the hazelnuts that fell into the pond, thus acquiring all the knowledge & wisdom in the world.

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"Walnuts you can pickle, the vinegars' good; if you've a sore throat, then use it you should"

lore collected by Síghle Ní Laoghaire in Co. Cork, Eire, sourced via https://t.co/w4ZT54jOwJ
Link; https://t.co/dV6P7Bvt02

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"N is for Nuts, they a wholesome dish make
Oats make fine porridge, so highly nutritious
P is for Parsnips - when cooked they're delicious Q is for Quince, which cures gumboils quite soon"

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"Ivy and Vinegar makes a corn cure
Jelly from Carrageen's nourishing and pure
K is a letter from which I will keep
L is for Lettuce - eat this and you'll sleep
M is for Mint, which is good for headache"

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"E is for Elder, it makes fine face cream
Figs cure toothache, if in hot milk they steam
G is for Ginger, it's good for the gout
H is for Honey, it makes you grow stout"

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An old plant alphabet via https://t.co/w4ZT54jOwJ -

"A is for Almonds, for coughs, colds, and chills
B is for Barley, it cures many ills
C is for Cabbage, it's good for the skin
Drink Dandelion Wine; and you'll never be thin"

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Columbine was also known as “Granny bonnet”.

It was thought to be a thankless flower and the emblem of forsaken lovers.

Illustration from ‘Shakespeare’s Flowers’
https://t.co/L3GTPDHKZl

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In Brittany, Houseleek was thought to wilt in the presence of a witch. Protection against the demon known as the Bugul Noz was thought assured by a cross of Rosehip. Gorse flower protected against the malice of the korrigans; Elderberry against all witchcraft.

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According to a woman who could not choose between two lovers should make a powder of marigold, marjoram & thyme, then rub it on her body while chanting a prayer to Saint Luke. The man she dreamed of was meant to be her husband.

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Grandville's The Flowers Personified (1847) show a fantasy world peopled by humanised flowers. His disquieting images are recognised as an inspiration to the surrealist movement.

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