The origins of the word 'hag' wends its way along ancient hedgerows and exists as a living memento of Old English. From the Anglo-Saxons, to witchcraft, to capitalism: follow me on a linguistic ramble to unveil the political and folkloric meanings behind this word that has long been wielded as a tool for sexism and ageism. In our era of climate crisis, we may observe how it is the perfect time to reclaim the word as a potent symbol of reconnection with the natural world.
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Lucy Wright - Hedge Morris:
https://www.lucywright.art/works/hedgemorris
Icy Sedgwick - hawthorn mythology
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