u/Reverend_Julio

Bigfoot is an old myth. In Europe he was known in some areas as woodwose/Wodewasa. This name Wod means Furious and Wild. Woodwose is the name attributed to the hairy and wild men spotted around Europe as well as the famous Greenman. People have also made the association with the Woodwose as Woden, the Anglo-Saxon chief diety, the equivalent of him is Odin.

Christian folk myths make a far deeper connection with the Woodwose being Cain himself. His mark is not really specified with his hairiness being his (potential) infamous mark bestowed upon him by God. Sometimes this mark might be horns or some type of seal.

He has been associated by some with Cernunnos due to his portrayal as a hairy man with horns and the Seirim. Even more so since Mt. Hermon was a cult center for the Faun. And the place where the fallen angels made a collective oath to receive their punishment together when (not if) their betrayal would eventually be found out by God.

Some of the information is speculative and syncretic. But myths tend to be organic and change as time goes by.

My source: Mask of Misrule, Pillars of Tubal Cain, Book of Fallen Angels.

For those that want to learn about traditional witchcraft mainly British/Cunning man. Some book recommendations:

Book of Giants- an essential, probably foundational in a way. It speaks of why angels fell. Angel lore tends to be a central theme around witchcraft, as well as giants.
Witches Devil Roger Horne - a must if you want the basics on the complexities of the devil without going too deep. Good if one is unsure whether or not to proceed.
The Devils Picture Book by Huson & Cartomancy in Folk Witchcraft by Roger Horne - good for tarot and alternate forms of Cartomancy. Great for familiarizing yourself with the lore behind the cards.
Book of Psalms - versatile, a must for verbal charms.
Grimm Fairytales - good to get acquainted with various fairytales, it can potentially add to your personal practices.
Black Toad & Wish Waters by Gemma Gary- good for inspiration, teaches the importance of toads, alternate forms of divination, verbal charms.
The Bible/Holy Book - useful for charms, it doesn’t need to be Bible but any religious book could work depending on how you use it. It can also be used for cursing, the Bible I mean.
Communing with spirits by Coleman - necromancy that’s not initiatory/tied to a tradition.
Star Lore by William Tyler - good to know about the stars, and seek inspiration from them from time to time.
Ensouling the effigy - good for the creation of poppets.
The secret commonwealth - good to learn about fairydom.

Local folklore and books on plants - you could buy the more general ones but I recommend showing appreciation or some awareness of the local myths and the spirits of land.

I am of the view that one should not read general introductory books so that people do not get limited by it doctrines/instructions. To be more free in their practice and develop their intuition. To be spontaneous.

That being said I shall include:
Mastering Witchcraft by Huson - excellent book, not Wiccan so it’s a good alternative for those that prefer alternatives than what is mainstream.
Doreen Valiente’s a tradition renewed - oldie but a goodie
Treading the Mill - more accessible, although so is mastering Witchcraft.

Book of Giants- an essential, probably foundational in a way.
Witches Devil by Roger Horne - a must if you want the basics on the complexities of the devil without going too deep. Good if one is unsure whether or not to proceed.
The Devils Picture Book by Huson & Cartomancy in Folk Witchcraft by Roger Horne - good for tarot and alternate forms of Cartomancy.
Book of Psalms - versatile, a must for verbal charms.
Grimm Fairytales - good to get acquainted with various fairytales, it can potentially add to your personal practices.
Black Toad & Wish Waters by Gemma Gary- good for inspiration, teaches the importance of toads, alternate forms of divination
The Bible/Holy Book - useful for charms, it doesn’t need to be Bible but any religious book could work depending on how you use it. It can also be used for cursing, the Bible I mean.
Communing with spirits by Coleman - necromancy that’s not initiatory/tied to a tradition.
Star Lore by William Tyler - good to know about the stars, and seek inspiration from them from time to time.

Local folklore and books on plants - you could buy the more general ones but I recommend showing appreciation or some awareness of the local myths and the spirits of land.

I am of the view that one should not read general introductory books so that people do not get limited by it doctrines/instructions. To be more intuitive/free in their practice.and develop their intuition

That being said I shall include:
Mastering Witchcraft by Huson - excellent book, not Wiccan so it’s a good alternative for those that prefer alternatives than what is mainstream.
Doreen Valiente’s a tradition renewed - oldie but a goodie
Treading the Mill - more accessible, although so is mastering Witchcraft.

Grail Mysteries

1):“It is of the Grail that one must not
Tell the secret nor recount it;
For such a thing could arise from the tale
That every man would be dismayed
Who had not committed any fault.
………………………………
For, if Master does not lie,
No one must tell the secret.”
“But the marvel that he found,
Which many times caused terror,
No man must recount or tell;
He who tells it incurs great anger,
For it is the sign of the Grail —
He who undertakes to tell it
Can expect pain and suffering,
Unless he goes about it as he should.”

2):”‘Sire, I cannot
Tell you any more of it —
Even if you were my lord a hundred times,
I would not dare speak more of it,
Nor speak more of my labor (other texts: my mouth),
For it is a thing too secret
That must not be recounted
By lady nor by maiden,
By servant girl nor by young woman,
Nor by any man who is born
Unless he is ordained as a proven man,
A man who leads a holy life.
………………………………
Such a one could speak of the Grail,
And recount the marvel,
That no man could hear it
Without trembling,
Shaking and changing color,
And going pale with fear.’”

Is the “Grail” an emerald gem fallen from the head of Lucifer, a goblet, a power within? What is the grail to you?

Fun fact: The (first) Grail myths from King Arthur probably comes from ancient scythia, King Arthur being an amalgamation of 3 people who’s life has become so heavily mythical that have effectively blended creating King Arthur.