Of Doves and Ravens: The Witches and Wisefolk of Wales and the Borders

A sourcebook of authentic folklore about Welsh witches, charmers, wisefolk,conjurers, necromancers and other magical practitioners. This semi-encyclopedic field guide to the witches, charmers, wisefolk, conjurors, necromancers and other magical practitioners that exist in the folklore of Wales and the Borders traverses the glorious countryside of Wales through its magical inhabitants. With over 100 entries focussed on individual stories or figures, the work seeks to introduce historical figures and legendary characters that remain relatively unknown outside of Wales. Meet the famous Dr Joseph Harries of Cwrt-y-Cadno as he conjures his spirits; or run from the yellow-faced Y Hen Gwrach who dwells in the bogland before she blows disease into your face. Listen to the legend of the Llandonna witches and their landing on Anglesey, and walk the bridge where the devil was outsmarted by a cunning magician. AUTHOR: Benjamin Stimpson, BA (Hons), MBACP is an author, independent folklorist and therapist. He is the author of Ancestral Whispers (Sept 2023, Llewellyn Worldwide), which to date has sold over 2,000 copies and has won the industry-specific COVR Award Gold medal. He holds a BA in Classical and Medieval Studies from the University of Waterloo. He is the host of the podcast 'Essence with Ben Stimpson'. Aside from his writing work, Ben has connections to the modern NeoPagan and Witchcraft community. 30 b/w illustrations