# The Magic Spells That Herded Medieval Bees

- Link: https://www.widthness.com/the-magic-spells-that-herded-medieval-bees/
- Published: 2023-10-21T10:00:04-05:00
- Author: Curated by Theresa Wysocki

Image caption: This illustration from a Medieval manuscript shows bees returning to a skep hive. Public Domain. Article by Andrew Coletti. Atlas Obscura – October 20, 2023. For European beekeepers, “swarm charms” were once a tool of the trade. If you had a problem in Early Medieval Europe, chances were good that there was a spell for it. “Metrical charms” were sets of magical instructions for addressing dilemmas with spoken words and actions that combined herbal medicine, prayer, and ritual. Many dealt with […] Click here to view original web page at www.atlasobscura.com