A witches ladder, residing at the @pittriversmuseum. It was found in the attic of a house in Somerset, composed of a long string with black hen feathers inserted along its length. It was thought to be used for malevolent purposes, a malediction uttered as each knot was tied, cursing its intended victim… but nobody really knows. Knot magic was often used for healing rather than harm. Don’t judge a witch ladder by its incredibly creepy appearance, I say. #witcheslqdder#foklore #mythology #thegoddess #amwriting #writersofinstagram #bookstagram #magic #witchcraft #pagan #ya #author #authorsofinstagram #poetsofinstagram #poetsofig #creativity #writingcommunity #writerscommunity #witch #witchesofig #witchesofinstagram #fantasyfiction #bookishlove #booksbooksbooks #lovebooks #fiction #magic https://www.instagram.com/p/CRpQlbOLhYJ/?utm_medium=tumblr