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Ozark faith healer praying with hands placed gently on a community member

The Ozark Faith Healer’s Hands

January 20, 2026

American Folk Magic & Healing·American Traditions & Beliefs

Colonial healer’s table with open almanac and dried medicinal herbs by candlelight

The Almanac Doctor of New England

January 20, 2026

American Folk Magic & Healing·American Traditions & Beliefs

Parchment-style illustration of a mother scattering rice to ward off a Soucouyant fireball, a protective scene from Trinidadian vampire folklore.

The Soucouyant: A Vampire Legend from Trinidad

December 26, 2025

Caribbean Folktales

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