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The Toad Bone Amulet

Witches are infamous for deriving a bit of their power from a magical amulet known as The Toad Bone. The toad bone is first mentioned in Pliny's Natural History, and it disseminates throughout the western world from there. We are primarily interested in the motif of the Toad Bone in the British Isles, and its… Continue reading The Toad Bone Amulet

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Witch’s Stones

The Casting Stones are used in conjunction with the stone bowl to divine appropriate sacrifice before an act of magic.The Hag Stone is any stone with a natural hole through it.  Small versions of the hag stone may be strung on cords and worn for luck. Larger hag stones may be used to peer through… Continue reading Witch’s Stones