Word Witchery: Walking the Path of the Poetry Priestess

Ancient priestesses of antiquity wrote and performed poetic incantations to the gods - discover the forgotten magic of women’s voices, our poetry magic, our word witchery - she who weaves worlds with words!

Ancient priestesses of antiquity wrote and performed poetic incantations to the gods. Discover the forgotten magic of women’s voices, of their poetry, and their word witchery! Poetry priestesses have been practising the art of poetry as spells for thousands of years. From Enheduanna of Sumer, invoking Inanna, to Sappho of Lesbo's connection to Aphrodite and Princess Gwenllian, daughter of the King of Gwynedd, said by some to be the author of the Mabinogi, those women and many more used their voices through poetry to connect to the divine feminine within and around them. Word Witchery helps readers connect to the women and deities associated with poetry and the magical word, and includes activities and journaling practices.

Katie Ness is a knowledgeable writer, budding historian, and yoga instructor specialising in folklore and spirituality, holding a BA Honours in Fine Art from UCLAN, Level 4 certifications in Prehistoric Art and The History of Folklore from Oxford University, and extensive expertise in Yoga history, Vedic philosophy, Sanskrit and the Sakta Traditions from the Oxford Centre for Hindu Studies.
As a yoga instructor and wellness educator specialising in women’s spirituality and health, Katie integrates yogic principles with pagan practices, priestess ceremonies and women’s circles together with therapeutic arts and folk-crafts, and she also offers instruction on the history and philosophy of yoga, available as a guest teacher for teacher training programs.