Folklore
Marigolds
Marigolds are a flower often used in Samhain rituals due to their association with protection, fire and the sun. During the festival Rowan branches are hung over doorways and in homes to ward off evil spirits, and trees planted near graves are said to stop the dead from rising…
The Wulver
The Wulver was a wolf like creature in Shetland folklore. He was known to keep himself to himself, unless provoked. Spending his days fishing on "Wulver's Stane", he was said to leave fish on the window sills of poor families.
Barn Owl
Throughout history, owls have been linked to witchcraft, whether that be as familiars or as shapeshifters. Often they have been seen as being symbolic of change, as well as having the ability to connect with the afterlife.