In Ancient Greece, graves were sown with henbane, and the dead wore chaplets of it on their journey to the Underworld. This crown would make them forget their loved ones and the lives that they led before death, so that they would not feel the desire to return. #SuperstitionSat
The first blackberries of the year should be left in offering to the fae. Bramble arches—a naturally-occurring shape when a branch bows down to grow roots back into the ground—were said to provide a cure for illness if a suffering person should crawl through it. #SuperstitionSat
Dried thistle heads can be used as a weather indicator, as the bracts expand when damp and retract in drier weather. The largest thistle in any growing group is known as ‘the devil’s thistle’, and when used as a walking stick brings protection while travelling. #SuperstitionSat
Linda Qin is an illustrator that focuses on animals and fantasy. Her works include themes of animal activism, mythology, mythical creatures and folklore. She is currently doing a b/w series for #inktober2021 #SuperstitionSat #31DaysOfHalloween instagram.com/luccain.art
