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26 Herbal Magick Indigo berry: devil’s pumpkin Jimsonweed: devil’s-apple; devil’s trumpet Lambertia formosa: mountain devil Mandrake: Satan’s apple Mayapple: devil’s-apple Mexican poppy: devil’s fig Mistletoe: devil’s fuge Parsley: devil’s oatmeal Periwinkle: devil’s eye Pothos: devil’s ivy Pricklypear cactus: devil’s-tongue Puffball fungus: devil’s snuffbox Queen Anne’s lace: devil’s plague Viper’s bugloss: bluedevil Wild yam: devil’s-bones Yarrow: devil’s nettle There is a rather curious legend, which dates back to medieval times, about how the plant known as the devil’s-bit (Succisa pratensis) came to receive its devilish name. It holds that when humankind discovered this plant’s thick, tapered root was effective in treating many of the ailments that the devil and his minions took great delight in afflicting upon the mortal race, the devil became so infuriated that he took an angry bite out of the plant’s root. This resulted in the root’s gnashed appearance, which in turn led to its name. A similar legend about the devil is connected to the colicroot (Aletris farinosa), which is also known as devil’s-bit (in addition to numerous other folk names). In medieval Europe, oregano was believed to be highly effective in warding off sorcerers, demons, snakes, and venomous animals. Any person who carried oregano as an herbal amulet could neither be harmed nor tempted by the devil. During the Burning Times, it was a common practice for many inquisitors to burn oregano twigs during the torture
Pagan Herb Lore sessions of accused Witches. It was believed that the smoke generated by burning oregano effectively kept the devil from aiding his servants. Parsley was another plant associated with the devil in centuries past. Notorious for its incredibly slow germination, parsley seed was said by some to have to go seven times to hell to obtain the devil’s permission before it could grow. Others believed that it had to go to the devil nine times before coming up. According to a related superstition, if parsley seeds failed to germinate, the unfortunate individual who planted them would meet with death sometime within the coming year. Many devil-fearing folks regard St. John’s wort as the most potent herbal amulet against Satan, as well as all things of an evil nature. In Great Britain, it was once common for St. John’s wort to be sewn into one’s garments for protection against the devil. To keep homes and their inhabitants safe from the evils and mischief of the devil and his fiends, it was customary for sprigs of St. John’s wort to be gathered on St. John’s Eve and then hung over the doors and windows. To drive away “phantastical spirits,” according to Robert Burton’s 17th-century work, The Anatomy of Melancholy, St. John’s wort should be gathered on a Friday and then “hung about the neck.” It was not uncommon for children in the 17th century to be made to wear a piece of mistletoe on a necklace for protection against the devil and evil spirits. Many superstitious folks of that period also employed mistletoe as a charm against demonic possession. It is said that if you cast yarrow upon your doorstep, the devil will dare not enter your house. This procedure is also recommended for keeping out evil spirits and negativity, as well as averting both bad luck and wicked spells. Centuries ago in England, it was believed that burning the wood of the elder (a tree said to have been used by the 27
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88 Herbal Magick lotteries and game
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Gypsy Herb Magick 93 let others kno
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Gypsy Herb Magick 95 by fairy-folk,
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Gypsy Herb Magick 97 “Earth-spiri
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126 Herbal Magick Belladonna e lad
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140 Herbal Magick Acacia c a Botani
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142 Herbal Magick Anemone n Botanic
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Gods and Goddesses 197 Azaca: Voodo
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Gods and Goddesses 203 Ialonus: Rom
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Gods and Goddesses 205 Nefertum: Eg
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Gods and Goddesses 207 “Invocatio
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Gods and Goddesses 209 Rongomatane:
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