Honey & the Hex Folklore, Myths, Legends & Witchcraft

No time to wash your clothes this month? Look no further, the Bean Nighe is here for you. She offers a free laundrette service from her business by the river - hashtag Girlboss! The only catch? Your clothes must be covered in your own blood, and you may not live to see your fresh linen. In this episode we explore one of Scotland’s most chilling omens: The Bean Nighe, washerwoman of death.

References:


Watson, E. C. (1908). Highland Mythology. The Celtic Review, 5(17), 48–70. https://doi.org/10.2307/30069982
https://en-academic.com/dic.nsf/enwiki/1320352
Undiscovered Scotland. (.). FEARN ABBEY. Available: https://www.undiscoveredscotland.co.uk/balintore/fearnabbey/index.html. Last accessed 7th June 2022
Academic Dictionaries and Encyclopedias. (.). Bean nighe. Available: https://en-academic.com/dic.nsf/enwiki/1320352. Last accessed 7th June 2022

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Honey and the Hex is a sister duo exploring the origins, traditions and intersections of folklore and where they lie today. Through a progressive lens they delve into myths, magick and mystery in English and Scottish folklore. Journey through the British Isles in search of gremlins, goblins, fairies, banshees, witches and vampires.

Imagine you’re walking the beach, about to go fishing for your supper, but instead unearth a gigantic Bronze Age monument which had been submerged under the water for thousands of years. That’s exactly what happened to John Lorimer in the Spring of 1998, but that’s not the end of this controversial story. Today we plunge into the water as we voyage to Holme Beach in Norfolk. Throw your anchor out witches, this is a rocky one.

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Hosted by @tatumkarmen & @tanpire

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Honey and the Hex is a sister duo exploring the origins, traditions and intersections of folklore and where they lie today. Through a progressive lens they delve into myths, magick and mystery in English and Scottish folklore. Journey through the British Isles in search of gremlins, goblins, fairies, banshees, witches and vampires.



References:


https://www.explorenorfolkuk.co.uk/seahenge.html
https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/druids-rally-for-battle-of-seahenge-1102725.html

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cr7UIgOKwus&t=22s&ab_channel=socpa

If you live in London, it’s likely you use the tube most days without a second thought. Did it ever occur to you that we shouldn’t really have dug that deep - through plague pits, burial sites and sacred soil.  In this episode, we explore the hauntings of the London Underground, the tragedies on the tracks and the trapped souls still plaguing the lines.

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You can find Mike Moorcroft @themageswell

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Hosted by @tatumkarmen & @tanpire

Honey and the Hex is a sister duo exploring the origins, traditions and intersections of folklore and where they lie today. Through a progressive lens they delve into myths, magick and mystery in English and Scottish folklore. Journey through the British Isles in search of gremlins, goblins, fairies, banshees, witches and vampires.

You’re living in Medieval times and your neighbor accuses you of stealing their favourite spoon but do you get a fair trial? Of course! Just whack out the sieve and shears and leave it to Divination. In this episode, we explore the uses of Cunning magick to find stolen treasure, heal ailments and even seek revenge.

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References:


https://www.museumoflondon.org.uk/discover/witches-wellness-medicine-and-magic-london

Research links


http://bodman.uk/famous-bodmans/anne-bodenham-1653/
https://www.psupress.org/books/titles/978-1-61248-143-2.html
http://roy25booth.blogspot.com/2007/07/sir-john-danvers-and-witch-of-wapping.html
https://penandpension.com/2017/11/29/cunning-folk-witchcraft-healing-and-superstition/

Honey and the Hex is a sister duo exploring the origins, traditions and intersections of Folklore and where they lie today. Through a progressive lens they delve into myths, magick and mystery in English and Scottish folklore. Journey through the British Isles in search of gremlins, goblins, fairies, banshees, witches and vampires.

An insight or refresher of the Sabbat! Imbolc, also known as Saint Brigid's Day, is the halfway point between the winter solstice (Yule) and the spring equinox (Ostara).

Join our Coven on Instagram @honeyandthehex and we're on Twitter too @honeyandthehex

Want to help us keep creating? Support us on Kofi! 

Hosted by @tatumkarmen & @tanpire 

Honey and the Hex is a sister duo exploring the origins, traditions and intersections of folklore and where they lie today. Through a progressive lens they delve into myths, magick and mystery in English and Scottish folklore. Journey through the British Isles in search of gremlins, goblins, fairies, banshees, witches and vampires.

Want to marry the love of your life? Then you better not mess with the fae. This is a live episode recorded at the London Podcast Festival, with special guest The Mage’s Well. Journey with us to the Isle of Man, expect life-sucking banshees, feisty fae and crushing warnings of greed.

Join our Coven on Instagram @honeyandthehex and twitter @honeyandthehex

Find Michael Moorcroft on Instagram @themageswell @mikemoorcroft

Honey and the Hex is a sister duo exploring the origins, traditions and intersections of folklore and where they lie today. Through a progressive lens they delve into myths, magick and mystery in English and Scottish folklore. Journey through the British Isles in search of gremlins, goblins, fairies, banshees, witches and vampires.