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Witches, Broomsticks and Flying Ointments: A Short History of Flying Ointments and their Ingredients
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About Witches, Broomsticks And Flying Ointments: A Short
The witch flying on a broomstick has become the archetype for magic and witchcraft in the Western world. Integral to this archetype is the often overlooked flying ointment. In this essay Abigail Lance looks at the history of flying ointments, looking at historical accounts of those who confessed to using flying ointments as well as those who witnessed people using them. The essay also includes a list of the common ingredients mentioned in flying ointment recipes and discusses their physiological effects as well as their symbolic significance.
