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Serena Constance

Serena Constance
Serena Constance is a mythologist, poet, Dreamweaver, dancer and storyteller with a particular interest in Celtic and Norse myth. She has a particular interest in the tradition of songs of lament and the role of the banshee or bean si.

She writes about death and grief from her personal experiences over her lifetime. Following the stillbirth of her son Vincent, she chaired the Brighton & Hove branch of SANDS for three years, providing support to bereaved parents.

Serena is also a rune reader, mentor, and ritualist.

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  • Jeremy Reed
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  • Isobel Galleymore
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  • Kiare Ladner
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