S9 Ep 6 Willow Magic: Legends, Lore & Symbolism

S9 Ep 6 Willow Magic: Legends, Lore & Symbolism

My Slice of Life · 2025-04-14
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In this weeks episode of the My Slice of Life podcast we are looking at a tree which is as beautiful as it is mysterious - the willow. From protection to grief, from healing to misfortune - the willow has it all. So join me as we take a deep dive into the folklore and more of this amazing tree.

Resources for this episode:

https://www.icysedgwick.com/willow-folklore/

Ruth Binney book 'Plant Lore and Legend': https://amzn.to/4i7uxYD

Margaret Baker book ‘Discovering The Folklore of Plants’:

https://amzn.to/4c8v4Yh

https://ireland-calling.com/celtic-mythology-willow-tree/

https://www.gardenguides.com/125398-superstitions-weeping-willow-trees/

https://youtu.be/7LkiaN2yHFk?si=ZFDt4xQSkUDwzsb7

https://www.ehow.com/list_7574131_superstitions-weeping-willow-trees.html

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