Ozark Healers and Their Craft

Moon Cult is thrilled to partner with Brandon Weston for an exciting look into folk healing of the Ozarks! Through Brandon's expertise in Ozark & Appalachian folklore, this lecture offers a unique opportunity to explore this living & evolving tradtion of American folk magic.

Traditions of folk magic and healing in the Ozark Mountains have been preserved through generations of skilled practitioners. While from the outside it might seem like a fading tradition, the heart of this work remains and is ever-evolving to meet the needs of a changing community. Join folklorist and author Brandon Weston in a look at how Ozark healers have evolved and changed from the past to the present. We'll look at the role of the healer within Ozark culture, how the gift for healing has traditionally been passed down or acquired, as well as how the continuity of practice has been evolved and reimagined for…