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Magic at Home: Witch Bottles, Hag Stones, and Protective Plants
Key Takeaways
- Historians and archaeologists are increasingly studying magic used to protect homes throughout history.
- Early modern Europe saw fears of incendiary witchcraft, leading to magical protection focused on chimneys and hearths.
- Protective plants like bay, betony, and rowan were used to ward off evil and misfortune.
- Witch bottles and hag stones are physical objects used for home protection.
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DT Editorial Team··via phys.org