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Early nineteenth-century witch bottle from Lincolnshire, England, and its contents. A white witch or folk healer would prepare the witch's bottle. Historically, the witch's bottle contained the victim's (the person who believed they had a spell put on them, for example) urine, hair or nail clippings, or red thread from sprite traps.
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A cauldron (or caldron) is a large pot for cooking or boiling over an open fire, with a lid and frequently with an arc-shaped hanger and/or integral handles or feet. There is a rich history of cauldron lore in religion, mythology, and folklore.
Recipes for the potion appeared in the work of the popular English apothecary Nicholas Culpeper and the official pharmacopoeia handbooks of London and Amsterdam. Queen Elizabeth 's French ambassador was even treated with the remedy; however, the recipe was altered to include a "unicorn's horn" (possibly a ground-up narwhal tusk ) in addition to ...
Shrimp and broccoli cook quickly in this easy, one-pot recipe, making it perfect for busy weeknights. Serve this healthy shrimp recipe over whole grains or rice. View Recipe
This fall, the court is delving into transgender care bans and a First Amendment challenge to a bipartisan ban on TikTok. “The role of the judicial branch,” Roberts wrote, is “to say what ...
The flu is ramping up after a slow start to the season. Positive tests rose 12% for the week ending Dec. 21, compared to the week prior, according to data released Friday by the Centers for ...
The elixir of life (Medieval Latin: elixir vitae), also known as elixir of immortality, is a potion that supposedly grants the drinker eternal life and/or eternal youth. This elixir was also said to cure all diseases. Alchemists in various ages and cultures sought the means of formulating the elixir.