A Witch's Garden: Houseleek
Disclaimer
This is NOT a page about Wiccans or neo-pagans, and I do not advocate the belief that Wiccans are Satan-worshippers and/or baby-killers. I am well aware that they are not. This is a starting point for historical research into the great witch craze of 1100-1700 AD. And please, don't ask me for spells.
Houseleek
As a Ward
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The common houseleek, also known as hen-and-chickens, was used as a very positive protection against witches. Considered sacred to Jove, it was planted on cottage roofs all through Europe, and was also believed to prevent fires (Huxley 2203).
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The preceding botanic illustration is from The Virtual Garden Search Engine, part of the Time Life Electronic Encyclopedia.