Cunning Folk
Episode 66 of the Enchanted: The History of Magic & Witchcraft podcast, hosted by Corinne Wieben, titled "Cunning Folk" was published on August 1, 2025 and runs 26 minutes.
August 1, 2025 ·26m · Enchanted: The History of Magic & Witchcraft
Summary
Before microscopes and stethoscopes, before hospitals and modern medicine, there were the cunning-folk, who practiced a kind of magic woven into the fabric of daily life: practical, personal, and deeply rooted in community belief. A missing object, a run of bad luck, or an unrequited love were their concerns. This episode brings you the story of the wise men and women who worked in whispers and who bridged belief and need: the cunning-folk of Britain. Researched, written, and produced by Cori...
Episode Description
Before microscopes and stethoscopes, before hospitals and modern medicine, there were the cunning-folk, who practiced a kind of magic woven into the fabric of daily life: practical, personal, and deeply rooted in community belief. A missing object, a run of bad luck, or an unrequited love were their concerns. This episode brings you the story of the wise men and women who worked in whispers and who bridged belief and need: the cunning-folk of Britain.
Researched, written, and produced by Corinne Wieben with original music by Purple Planet.
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