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Mill Dust and Dreaming Bread: Exploring Scottish Folk Belief and Folk Magic

AUTHOR Richardson-Read, Scott
PUBLISHER Cailleachs Herbarium Publishing House (06/23/2025)
PRODUCT TYPE Hardcover (Hardcover)

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Mill Dust & Dreaming Bread takes readers on a captivating journey through Scotland's landscapes, legends, and lore.

This book explores the rich tapestry of folk belief and folk magic and uncovers the enduring connections between land, community, and spirit rooted in Scotland's ancestral traditions. From animistic practices and seasonal celebrations to the struggles of resilience against suppression, it reclaims a marginalised cultural heritage and invites readers to rediscover its relevance in the modern world.

Blending deep archival research, personal storytelling, and vibrant explorations of ecology, history, and spirituality, this work is an evocative homage to Scotland's past and a powerful call to embrace its enduring wisdom. Whether delving into the fairy faith, uncovering the rituals of ancient festivals, or examining the impact of societal upheaval, Mill Dust & Dreaming Bread offers a transformative perspective on our shared heritage and a vision of how it can inspire us today.

This book is for seekers, storytellers, and all who yearn to connect with the echoes of an ancient land.

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ISBN-13: 9781068302527
ISBN-10: 1068302526
Binding: Hardback or Cased Book (Sewn)
Content Language: English
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Page Count: 522
Carton Quantity: 10
Product Dimensions: 5.50 x 1.31 x 8.50 inches
Weight: 1.62 pound(s)
Feature Codes: Dust Cover
Country of Origin: US
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BISAC Categories
Social Science | Folklore & Mythology
Social Science | General
Social Science | Europe - Great Britain - Scotland
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Mill Dust & Dreaming Bread takes readers on a captivating journey through Scotland's landscapes, legends, and lore.

This book explores the rich tapestry of folk belief and folk magic and uncovers the enduring connections between land, community, and spirit rooted in Scotland's ancestral traditions. From animistic practices and seasonal celebrations to the struggles of resilience against suppression, it reclaims a marginalised cultural heritage and invites readers to rediscover its relevance in the modern world.

Blending deep archival research, personal storytelling, and vibrant explorations of ecology, history, and spirituality, this work is an evocative homage to Scotland's past and a powerful call to embrace its enduring wisdom. Whether delving into the fairy faith, uncovering the rituals of ancient festivals, or examining the impact of societal upheaval, Mill Dust & Dreaming Bread offers a transformative perspective on our shared heritage and a vision of how it can inspire us today.

This book is for seekers, storytellers, and all who yearn to connect with the echoes of an ancient land.

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