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July 08, 2024

Ep. 44: The Witches Broom

29 minutes

Also called besom, stemming from the Old English word: besma, which means...broom. Perhaps one of the oldest inventions ever crafted by humankind, the broom isn't just a cleaning tool. Find out more in this week's episode!

Music by Onetent

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Sources: Green Magic by Morwyn; Encyclopedia of Witchcraft by Judika Illes

The Witch's Broom: Magic for Everyone (llewellyn.com)

Broom Lore for Walpurgisnacht and Other Holidays - PaganSquare - PaganSquare - Join the conversation! (witchesandpagans.com)

Broom Lore (threemoonbrooms.com)

Broom or Besom Symbolism and Meaning - How Did Brooms Become Associate – woot & hammy (wootandhammy.com)

A Guide to Besoms - The History of the Witch's Broom — Mabon House

The History of Brooms | PHS Hygiene

Deverra: The Roman Goddess of Midwives and Brooms (legendaryladieshub.com)

Deverra: The Italian Sweeper Fairy—Polydaimonism in Ancient Italy | Ritual Goddess

Goddess Jyestha – Hindu Goddess of Misfortune | Hindu Blog (hindu-blog.com)

Jyestha Devi - the Goddess who lost her sheen - Manish Jaishree

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