I was really excited to see the abundance of Burn markings at Boscobel House. Perhaps from as early as the 16th century, there is evidence that such marks were made deliberately, perhaps as a form of apotropaic ritual protection against fire damage. #Folklore #Shropshire #apotropaic #Magic - ThreadSky

g0blinegg.bsky.social • 285 days ago

I was really excited to see the abundance of Burn markings at Boscobel House. Perhaps from as early as the 16th century, there is evidence that such marks were made deliberately, perhaps as a form of apotropaic ritual protection against fire damage.

#Folklore #Shropshire #apotropaic #Magic

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