Brett Hollyhead: Fossilised Magic

Fossilised magic: The mysteries of stone, shell and bone

From part time enthusiasts to professional paleontologists, the fascination with the remnants of ancient life endures; providing us with rich insight into the Earths creative magnificence. Though science has provided explanations for what was once considered an enigma, fossils still possess a place within spiritual and folkloric beliefs, both as powerful and magical objects as well as entities in their own right, mediating between this life and the next. Join Brett to delve into the mysteries within stone and explore the enchanting powers of the Earth including how fossilised ammonites, belemnites, dinosaur teeth and much more have been incorporated into healing, ceremonial and apotropaic use. Explore the time honoured ability of fossils to influence the image of several monsters from folklore and how fossils have accompanied since the dawn of humanity. 

Bio:

Know as the Witch of Salopia, Brett is a…