Celtic Magic with Brigid Ehrmantraut

Celtic Magic with Brigid Ehrmantraut

Author: Danièle Cybulskie May 21, 2026 Duration: 49:35
Have you ever wanted to put a curse on someone? How about ask a river goddess for some healing? Or maybe speak a charm that’ll make your life better? If so, today’s episode is for you. This week, Danièle speaks with Brigid Ehrmantraut about Celtic magic, druidic haircuts, and what Celtic curses have to do with The Lord of the Rings.

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