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A dike on the Lugton Water near old Montgreenan castle.

The Anima locus is the 'soul' of a place, its essential personality. A concept linked to the supernatural spirits of nature as residing in stones, springs, mountains, islands, trees, etc.[1]

Witchcraft

In witchcraft, the Anima Locus is often referred to a spirit of the place, sprite, fairy, guardian.

Sites with strong anima loci

References

  1. Pennick, Nigel (1996). Celtic Sacred Landscapes. Thames & Hudson. ISBN:0-500-01666-6. P. 13 - 15.

External links

  • A Guide to Local History Terminology