The Witches of the Isle of Man
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The Isle of Man is very old and ancient place - a Gaelic nation reaching into the mists of time, it's rich in folklore, tradition and magic. But what of the witches who lived here, both from folklore and history, what are their stories and what can we learn from them? Tune in to find out. All my links are here. Get bonus content on Patreon Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/themageswell. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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