Nicneven and the titles, authorities, and powers given to her were known to such a degree that written works which mention her assume that the reader will immediately know her. Nicneven, though not specifically named at each time was a figure widespread through the popular folklore of Scottish history – she is named in a few witch trials, and the way that she has been mentioned at every turn implies the reader’s familiarity with her in a way that puts it beyond reasonable doubt. So what we have covered so far is that Nicneven is more than just a one time figure that shows up in one poem. New Year, New Post: We’re going to venture a little off the beaten path in this next piece, and into the dangerous territory of unverified personal gnosis. The links to part one and part two can be found here and here. This article is part of a series on Nicneven.
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