Anima locus

A dike on the Lugton Water near old Montgreenan castle.

The anima loci or animus loci 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.

Witchcraft

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

Sites with strong anima loci

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  A view taken in the Dusk Water gorge from the Cleeves Cove cave.
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  A view taken in the Dusk Water gorge from the Cleeves Cove cave.
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  The Carlin stone near Craigends Farm, East Ayrshire, Scotland.
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  A semi-natural moot hill in the Giffordland Glen with old beech trees and the Auldmuir Burn.

External links

• A Guide to Local History Terminology