Welcome back, Witches! This week we're kicking off Part 1 of our Appalachian Folk Practices series. In this introductory episode, we're exploring the foundations of Appalachian folk magic, including its history, influences, and the cultural context that shaped these traditions. Whether you're completely new to the topic or looking to deepen your understanding, this episode lays the groundwork for the conversations to come. So get in, Loser — because this week we're heading into the hills and getting back to the basics.

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Music by Karl Casey- The Witch

Resources

1. Cieslick, Emma. Appalachian Folk Magic. (2023)  https://folklife.si.edu/magazine/appalachian-folk-magic
2. Richards, Jake. Holy Stones and Iron Bones: Appalachian Folk Traditions from the Inside. https://holystonesandironbones.com/
3. Beyer, Rebecca. Appalachian Folk Magic and Medicine. Blood and Spice Bush. https://www.bloodandspicebush.com/appalachian-folk-magic-and-medicine
4. Wigington, Patti. Appalachian Folk Magic and Granny Witchcraft. (2019)  https://www.learnreligions.com/appalachian-folk-magic-4779929
5. Patti Wigington (2019). Appalachian Folk Magic and Granny Witchcraft.  https://www.learnreligions.com/appalachian-folk-magic-4779929
6. Emma Cieslik (2015). In Appalachia, Women Carry Traditions in Folk Magic and Granny Witchcraft.  https://www.smithsonianmag.com/blogs/smithsonian-center-folklife-cultural-heritage/2025/03/07/appalachian-women-folk-magic/
7. Tim Carmichael (2024). Folk Magic: The Mystical Traditions of Appalachia.  https://appalachianmemories.org/2024/10/08/folk-magic-the-mystical-traditions-of-appalachia/
8. Emma Cieslik (2023). Appalachian Folk Magic: Generations 0f “Granny Witchcraft” and Spiritual Work.  https://folklife.si.edu/magazine/appalachian-folk-magic