Maybe you've experienced Glastonbury Festival, but do you know the strange origins of this iconic event? It's weirder than you might think. Follow me on a ramble through Worthy Farm to discover how Somerset came to host one of the world's biggest festivals, unearthing stories of ley lines, wartime Britain, spirit seekers and rebel aristocrats. Reflecting on the month of June, we also observe the cosmic importance of the summer solstice and why midsummer is inherently woven into the history of Glastonbury.✹Written and produced by Rosie May✹Book recommendations:Electric Eden - Rob YoungGlastonbury Festival Tales - Crispin Aubrey, John Shearlaw Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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May: Hags and Haws
The origins of the word 'hag' wends its way along ancient hedgerows and exists as a living memento of Old English. From the Anglo-Saxons, to witchcraft, to capitalism: follow me on a linguistic ramble to unveil the political and folkloric meanings behind this word that has long been wielded as a tool for sexism and ageism. In our era of climate crisis, we may observe how it is the perfect time to reclaim the word as a potent symbol of reconnection with the natural world.✹Lucy Wright - Hedge Morris:https://www.lucywright.art/works/hedgemorrisIcy Sedgwick - hawthorn mythologyhttps://www.icysedgwick.com/hawthorn-folklore/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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April: Saints and Sacred Waters
A glimpse at the figure of Saint George, the mysteries of Easter, and how spring mythologies bubble to the surface in Glastonbury town.✹Written and produced by Rosie May Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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March: The Lore of Leeks and Lide
A wander through this month's celestial and terrestrial stirrings, from the folklore wisdom of wild garlic to the lesser-known ancient names for March.✹Written and produced by Rosie May Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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February: Mud and Candlelight
February may often feel like a dreary month of liminal nothingness, but it has a rich multitude of historical customs that have snuck into our daily lives in subliminal ways. As the snowdrops begin peeping out from the mud, light a candle in good company, and say goodbye to the last of the dark months.✹Written and produced by Rosie May Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Welcome to Wessex Hag, where stories from the West Country reveal the folklore, history and cultural foundations of our world today. I'm your host, Rosie May, tuning in from the heart of Somerset to invite you on a rambling wander through this diverse and somewhat under-explored landscape. Written and produced by Rosie May. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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