Slavic Folklore & Animism with Robin Woodruff

About this episode

The episode explores Slavic magic and its misconceptions with guest Patricia Robin Woodruff.

Send us Fan Mail We’re joined by Patricia Robin Woodruff of The Roots of Slavic Magic to explore what Slavic magic is, and why it’s often misunderstood. From house spirits like the Domovoy to plant lore traditions involving mugwort and mullein, this conversation weaves animism, folklore, and ancestral cosmology into a grounded introduction for modern practitioners. Learn more at https://patriciarobinwoodruff.com/ and explore her book Slavic Deities: Their Worship and Roots here: ...

People in this episode

Hosts: Leandra Witchwood, Elyse Welles

Guest: Patricia Robin Woodruff

Topics covered

• Slavic magic
• animism
• folklore
• house spirits
• plant lore
• ancestral cosmology

Keywords

• Slavic magic
• animism
• folklore
• Domovoy
• mugwort
• mullein
• plant lore
• ancestral cosmology

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: The Roots of Slavic Magic

Books & works: Slavic Deities: Their Worship and Roots

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