A root from any of several orchids. About an inch in length, it has several curving, trailing spikes, giving it the appearance of a hand. It is often used in mojo bags for luck, especially in gambling.
An ENORMOUS thank you to our LlewellynCon presenters today: The authors of Krampus, Witches, and the Wild Hunt (Christian Brunner, Sophie Reyer, and Wolfgang Liemberger); Dr. Arletha Donnyale Lizana, PhD; Phoenix LeFae; and JoAnna...