Reclaiming the Wise Woman (Audio)

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The following audio presentation was recorded live at the 14th International Herb Symposium, June 2019.

In the folk tradition of Ireland, the wise woman – the bean feasa – was more than a healer of physical ills: she was also called upon to heal emotional and spiritual disorders, and to keep the community in a balanced relationship with the Otherworld. The power and authority of the bean feasa derived specifically from her close association with the Otherworld, and the knowledge, wisdom and skill which derived from it. In this class, we’ll explore traditional stories about wise women, and the relevance of their practice for women’s lives today.

Please note that all courses and lessons from the 14th International Herb Symposium are audio only. Transcriptions are unavailable at this time. Featured image by François Boucher. Image source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

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