Mancy
Mancy is a podcast about how magic has shaped human history and our culture, including pop culture. It features spoken word poet RJ Walker and psychic Elle Alder. They explore different "-mancies" which are different methods of divination. Each episode features stories of magic and Elle attempts to replicate the method researched by RJ. They also attempt to use these mancies in a more contemporary way to reflect the struggles of our time.
Mancy
Ep 49 Dendromancy pt 2
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RJ Walker and Elle Alder
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Season 3
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Episode 49
RJ and Elle continue their coverage of Dendromancy. First, RJ discusses monster trees, starting with the Joboko of japanese folklore. Then he discusses other tales of Man Eating Trees concluding with the mystery of Who Put Bella in the Witch Elm. Elle attempts to psychically find answers for the mystery. RJ goes over the main theories. RJ then discusses different species of tree and their spiritual meanings in various cultures. Then he discusses the practice of Wishing trees including coin trees, bottle trees, shoe trees, and panty trees. Elle performs a pet psychic reading by scrying bark from Pando the Trembling Giant.