Signs, Cures, & Witchery
"Signs, Cures, & Witchery" provides a fascinating glimpse of some little-known Appalachian beliefs and practices among descendants of early German pioneers. This hour-long documentary traces Germanic belief systems from Europe to West Virginia, from the fifteenth century to present-day practitioners. "Signs, Cures, & Witchery" opens a window into our ancient past, revealing the courage and resourcefulness of people whose survival depended on their ability to "read signs," cure their own ills, and find explanations for life's mysteries. Local community practices in West Virginia such as witch doctoring, "belsnickling," "shanghai," and folk healing are connected to their medieval counterparts in woodcuts and other works of art. In tracing immigration to remote mountain communities, we learn how expressions of folk art and occult belief survive. This work specifically examines aspects of Appalachian oral tradition and folklore that draw from German culture. This informative, entertaining film is an invaluable aid to all who have interest in religion, psychology, folklore, metaphysical, regional, gender, and ethnic studies.
An Augusta Heritage Recording
Researched, produced, and edited by Gerald Milnes.
Photography by Gerald Milnes, Jay Kelly, Jimmy Triplett, & Bob Campbell.
Narrated by Judy Williams.
Видео Signs, Cures, & Witchery канала Augusta Heritage Center of Davis & Elkins College
An Augusta Heritage Recording
Researched, produced, and edited by Gerald Milnes.
Photography by Gerald Milnes, Jay Kelly, Jimmy Triplett, & Bob Campbell.
Narrated by Judy Williams.
Видео Signs, Cures, & Witchery канала Augusta Heritage Center of Davis & Elkins College
Показать
Комментарии отсутствуют
Информация о видео
2 ноября 2020 г. 5:00:09
00:57:57
Другие видео канала
Women of These Hills - 3 Cultures of Appalachia - 2000The Appalachians: The Scotch-Irish / Scots-Irish"Appalachian Journey", Alan Lomax (1991)Ancient Sounds & Wild OrchidsFolklore and Superstitions in AppalachiaAmerican Hollow 1999 [Full Movie] [Copy 2]The Widen Film Project - A West Virginia Coal Mining Town DocumentaryHunting Ginseng in AppalachiaGranny Magic (Appalachian Folk Magic) : Episode 1Helvetia: The Swiss of West VirginiaDarlene ChroniclesTHE QUEEN FAMILY - APPALACHIAN TRADITION & BACK PORCH MUSIC (full movie)MOUNTAIN TALK (full documentary, official video)ROOTS IN THE HEART - A European Folk Magic Documentary 2015Appalachian FolkloreSelling Rocks in Appalachia - A Millennial's DreamA Portrait of the Ozarks Part I - Shannon County: HomeUnusual Kitchen Related Words & Phrases in AppalachiaWinter Sessions Concert