In Italian Witchcraft, they are the ancestral spirits who are evolving within the Spirit World. They assist and protect members of their former Clan. They are worshipped in home shrines.
Readers, please enjoy this guest blog post by Sandra Kynes, author of several books, including The Herb Gardener's Essential Guide, Plant Magic, and the new Witches' Encyclopedia of Magical Plants, among many others.
Although a few old books...