Luis (Rowan) Rowan figures prominently in Scottish folklore as - TopicsExpress



          

Luis (Rowan) Rowan figures prominently in Scottish folklore as a sure means to counteract evil intent. It was believed that a christened person need only touch a suspected witch with rowan wood in order to break a spell as the poet Alan Ramsay wrote: Rowan tree and red thread, will put witches to their speed. Yet, a century earlier, in the case of Margaret Barclay, such a charm was damning evidence. Brought to trial for witchcraft in the town of Irvine, Ayrshire, Scotland in 1618, her conviction was assured when a piece of rowan tied with red yarn was found in her possession. ~~ excerpt from Celtic Tree Magic, in The Witches Almanac, issue 33
Posted on: Tue, 20 Jan 2015 06:16:57 +0000

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