Embedded in the Land: A Theoretical Approach to Relationship with Folklore & Magic with Ben Stimpson

Folklore often encompasses rich bodies of knowledge and wisdom handed  down within communities.  Yet, it is all too easy to relate to folk  tradition through the lenses of our modern society as being mere  stories, practices divorced from their originating landscapes, or as  mere regional manifestations of universal archetypes.  

In this  presentation, we will explore folklore theory deeper and expand on  understanding on it's mechanics, the importance of regional differences,  and it's function.  We will explore, with case examples, of how a  magical practitioner might relate to their own landscape and the various  denizens existing there.