The dwarves of Middle Earth were humanoid, usually short and often hairy and ugly. As ‘dwarf’ was probably another name for the Norse ‘black elves’, they were dark coloured. Although dwarves were short, they were said to have superhuman strength. The Norse credited them with having the attributes of a knight, i.e. they were warriors. Dwarves were usually
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Remedies by Rhiwallon of Myddfai
For aches in any of the joints. Take a small quantity of broom flowers, Lilly flowers, Eryngo leaves, and Red Dock leaves, pound them well and make an ointment of them with butter, then anoint the diseased part therewith, and it will be cured. For boils. Take the juice of the nightshade, and of plantain,… Continue reading Remedies by Rhiwallon of Myddfai