Whelp, we're a little late this month, but we have two topics that are both near and dear to our hearts. Hanny is covering the history and magic of bells. Liz is covering echidnas, both science-y and witchy! We would love to hear how you use both of these in your practice!

Bell References:
https://witchcraftandwitches.com/witchcraft/terms-bell/

https://otherworldlyoracle.com/witches-bells/

https://spells8.com/witches-bells/

https://spellswiccanstore.com/witch-bell-the-essential-guide-for-using-bells-in-witchcraft/

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bell

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bell_metal

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bronze

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vairocana

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Campanology

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bellfounding

The Elements Encyclopedia of Witch Craft by Judoka Illes

Echidna References:

• Rock engraving of an echidna - The Australian Museum
•  The Echidna and the Shade Tree movie - YouTube

Augee, M., Gooden, B., & Musser, A. (2006). Echidna : extraordinary egg-laying mammal. Collingwood: CSIRO.

King, S. A. (2007). Animal Dreaming: the sybolic & spiritual lanague of the Australasian animals. Glen Waverley: Blue Angel Publishing.

Nicol, S., & Andersen, N. (2002). The timing of hibernation in Tasmanian echidnas: why do they do it when they do? Comparative Biochemistry and Physiology Part B: Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, 131(4), 603-611.

Reed, A. (1993). Aboriginal myths, legends & fables. Frenchs Forest: Reed New Holland.

Rismiller, P. (1999). The echidna : Australia's enigma. Hugh Lauter Levin Associates.

Roberts, K., & Hughes, B. (2022). Wild Wisdom Australia: guidebook. Glen Waverly : Blue Angel Publishing.

Van Dyck, S., Gynther, I., & Baker, A. (2013). Field compantion to the mammals of Australia. Sydney: New Holland Publishers.

Vogelnest, L., & Portas, T. (2019). Current therapy in medicine of Australian Mammals. Clayton South: CSIRO.

Watts, D. (2002). Tasmanian Mammals: a field guild. Kettering: Peregine Press.

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• Indie Folk (King Around Here) | Royalty Free Music - Pixabay