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Le Felce, The Fern – The Plant of Accord and Discord

In the Italian tradition, the fern, le felce, is called the “herb of accord and discord.”* It is viewed as possessing the shape of a hand with fingers that can be separated or reconnected. Le felce or the fern, together … Continue reading →

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Sacred Malva

According to my Father, malva sylvestris (common mallow) was my great-grandmother, the Strega’s, favorite herb. He fondly remembers her gathering malva. On a recent trip to Italy, I was happy to find malva in an herb store in its dry … Continue reading →

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The Triple God

The three phases of womanhood are called the Triple Goddess: Maiden, Mother, and Crone. These are archetypal energies of the Goddess that also show up as stages in a woman’s life. How about a Triple God? Remember, in the Streghe … Continue reading →

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Angitia, Snake Goddess of the Abruzzi

The Earth was born of the egg of the serpent. After the egg had formed within Her, She released it into the sky. The egg split open, releasing many more eggs, among them, earth, moon and sun. Snake roamed upon … Continue reading →

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Trotula of Salerno

11th century, Salerno, Italia Trotula was one of the most famous physicians of her time. Her work was devoted to alleviating the suffering of women. Trotula taught at the school of Salerno, a famous university of the time, where both … Continue reading →

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Radical Sexual Surgeries and the Systematic Elimination of Midwifery and Wisewoman Ways

Radical Sexual Surgeries In the late 1800s and early 1900s, the surgeries that are called “Oophorectomy” and “normal ovariotomy” became very popular in the United States. Between 1873 to the early 1900s this surgery, which removed healthy ovaries — also … Continue reading →

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The Legend of Aradia—The Holy Strega

In Strega lore lives the story of Aradia, daughter of Diana, who lived in the 12th century. She traveled the countryside with the brigande (outlaw bandits) teaching the Streghe traditions to the peasants. She predicted a time in the future … Continue reading →

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The European Witchburnings

The “witches” of Europe were women and men from villages all across Europe who were involved with their indigenous spiritual traditions. Each small village in Europe had its own rich customs about the natural world and the unseen realms. These … Continue reading →

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Il Malocchio or Evil Eye

Remedies Against the Malocchio (evil eye) for the Strega In the light of the full moon, dig fennel In the darkness of the new moon Around your home, at all entrances Plant fennels In the fullness of the Solstice Harvest … Continue reading →

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My Great Grandmother was a Strega

My Great Grandmother, Domenica Colella, was a Strega, a wisewoman, healer, witch, midwife, soothsayer of the Italian Mountain Village tradition. I grew up hearing stories about my Great Grandmother and her abilities: her knowledge of the plants, evil eye rituals … Continue reading →

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Tag Archives: streghe

Le Felce, The Fern – The Plant of Accord and Discord

Sacred Malva

The Triple God

Angitia, Snake Goddess of the Abruzzi

Trotula of Salerno

Radical Sexual Surgeries and the Systematic Elimination of Midwifery and Wisewoman Ways

The Legend of Aradia—The Holy Strega

The European Witchburnings

Il Malocchio or Evil Eye

My Great Grandmother was a Strega

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