Summary:
We spend this episode talking about amulets and talismans. How do they work? Which ones do we like using? And which ones do we really want to try out in the future? Lots of good discussion this time around!
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Play:
Download: Episode 90 – Amulets and Talismans
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We mention a couple of previous episodes and posts which relate to this subject:
- Episode 13 – Lucky Charms
- Episode 16 – An Interview with Judika Illes
- Episode 67 – Curanderismo with Carolina Gonzalez
- Post 76 and Post 78 about making mojo bags
- Post 79 – Lucky Rabbit’s Foot
- Post 80 – Horseshoes
- Post 190 – Some Military Superstitions
We also mention a couple of books that relate to the topic of amulets & talismans:
- The Encyclopedia of 5,000 Spells, by Judika Illes (and also her Encyclopedia of Witchcraft and her Weiser Field Guide to Witches all contain a bit about the subject)
- Amulets, Talismans, & Magical Jewelry, by Barbara Black Koltuv
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Promos & Music
Title and closing music is “Pig Ankle Rag,” by The Joy Drops, and is used under a Creative Commons License (available at Soundcloud.com).
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Hello there ! I hope the two of you are doing well. I first wanted to thank you for creating this podcast ; every episode is of great help and inspiration.
In the beginning of this episode, you came to the conclusion that living beings could not be amulets and/or talismans. Does it include plants ?
Your point about tattoos was extremely interesting ; it is actually a thing. A friend of mine designs these kinds of tattoo with great care (and talent, in my opinion !) so you might want to check it out ! His blog is : http://sensdessirenes.tumblr.com
Thank you again and have an excellent day !