Paganicon 2025

This talk will trace the history of sickles from their humble neolithic origins to the present day. How did the shape of sickles change through time? What did the Romans mean when they referred to the Druids using "golden sickles" in their rituals? And how did 19th century Romanticism affect our perception of this ancient tool? There will be experimental recreations of real sickles for you to see and touch!