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The Archivist's Corner features both researched articles and collections of antiquated folklore accounts, folktale renditions, and other findings. 

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Scottish Witch Trials: When Witches Communed with Fairies

4/23/2017

 
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*Note: because this article touches on topics that I have expanded on in great detail in other articles, I have linked to related articles throughout the text so you can read more.
Our modern conventions tend to view the realms of fairies and witches separately. Witches have been viewed as evil, while fairies are seen as benevolent, cute, and kind. As scholars reevaluate witch trials and the confessions of those accused, we are coming to new conclusions on accused witches.  One subject that has been discussed in the academic field of folklore, but has seemingly not seeped into the popular consciousness, is the connection between fairies and witches.

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A Traditional Tale of Halloween Horror: Lighting the Witches Upon Pendle Hill

10/12/2016

 
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