Spirit Houses

Spirit Houses Many cultures, across the globe traditionally have special homes or places for their helpful spirits, allies, or even souls that have passed to reside.  These souls or spirits are highly revered, often fed, sometimes daily, as they watch over the family or the shaman.  If they do not perform their duties, they are … More Spirit Houses

Plant Spirits

Spiritual Plants   There is little evidence showing herbal practices of medicine before Babylonia and Egyptian herbalist.  The details of the anatomy, diagnosis, treatments, herbs, and salves became treatments for ailments, parchment records are the oldest surviving evidence.  The midwife, shaman, or healers (mostly women) passed their skills to apprentices mostly in words.   The … More Plant Spirits