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Exploring the intersection of tradition and innovation, this work reconstructs a lost 1830s Welsh magical notebook from Denbighshire. Andrew Phillip Smith translates the writings of a cunning man, or dyn hysbys, who served his community through magical practices while also seeking new spells and techniques. The book highlights the cunning man's role in preserving ancient charms and adapting to changing magical landscapes, offering insight into the rich tapestry of Welsh folklore and magic.
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Pages From a Welsh Cunning Man's Book, Andrew Phillip Smith
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- 2023
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- Title
- Pages From a Welsh Cunning Man's Book
- Subtitle
- Magic and Fairies in Nineteenth-Century Wales
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Andrew Phillip Smith
- Publisher
- Bardic Press
- Publisher
- 2023
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 258
- ISBN13
- 9781906834463
- Category
- Esotericism and Religion
- Description
- Exploring the intersection of tradition and innovation, this work reconstructs a lost 1830s Welsh magical notebook from Denbighshire. Andrew Phillip Smith translates the writings of a cunning man, or dyn hysbys, who served his community through magical practices while also seeking new spells and techniques. The book highlights the cunning man's role in preserving ancient charms and adapting to changing magical landscapes, offering insight into the rich tapestry of Welsh folklore and magic.