1. According to ancient lore, a spirit from the Otherworld was believed to dwell within the physical body of an animal or creature. The traditional vessels for such spirits were the cat, mouse, ferret, hare, bat, snake, hound, or bird—particularly a raven or an owl. The lore surrounding the Familiar spirit indicates that a Witch received one following initiation into the Witches' sect.
Today we sadly mark the passing of author Rosemary Ellen Guiley, a leading expert on the paranormal, and author of more than 45 books (including The Vengeful Djinn) and hundreds of articles on a wide range of topics. She was a frequent guest on...
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