Talk by Steve Patterson. The Dark Serpent of the Lizard, Cornwall.

Thu Jan 08 2026 at 07:00 pm to 09:00 pm UTC+00:00

Union Hotel | Penzance

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Talk by Steve Patterson. The Dark Serpent of  the Lizard,  Cornwall.
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The Dark Serpent of the Lizard, Cornwall, A hidden Cult of Tanat in Cornwall. Steve is the Curator of Gwithi Pystri a Falmouth museum.
About this Event

A talk by Steve Patterson.

The Dark Serpent of the Lizard, A hidden Cult of Tanat in Cornwall.

From eastern deserts to the granite lands of the west: Gwragh and Goddess.Tales of the dark serpent Goddess of the Lizard, a hidden cult of Tanat, Cornwall, ancient Egypt, the Phoenicians and the brooding shadow of the Goddess cast from the east to the west!

Steve Patterson is a antiquarian, writter and curator,he lives in an off grid shack in on old quarry near Penryn. He has studied Magic and Folklore for over 40 years and has written several books and numerous articles on the subject. He is currently the curator/director of “Gwithti an Pystri – The museum of Folklore and magic” in Falmouth.

Steve Patterson on The Black chair. Speaking about Cecil Williamson.

books by Steve Patterson.

SPELLS FROM THE WISE WOMAN’S COTTAGE

CECIL WILLIAMSON’S BOOK OF WITCHCRAFT A Grimoire of the Museum of Witchcraft.

https://www.stevepattersonantiquarian.com/museum.html

Curator of GWITHTI AN PYSTRI Cabinet of folkore and magic Museum.
situated in The Old High Street in Falmouth Cornwall.

Talk, Penzance, Thursday 8th January 2026

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Agenda

🕑: 07:00 PM - 07:15 PM
Opening Blessing (your welcome to arrive with your drink from the bar)

Info: A simple opening blessing ceremony


🕑: 07:20 PM - 08:00 PM
The Dark Serpent of the Lizard, A hidden Cult of Tanat in Cornwall.
🕑: 08:00 PM - 08:20 PM
Q&A
🕑: 08:30 PM - 09:00 PM
Moot up, grab a drink and get chatting. Guest speakMerchandise when available
🕑: 09:00 PM - 10:30 PM
Head downstairs to the bar for more chatting.
🕑: 08:30 PM - 10:30 PM
Bar closes at traditional closing hrs
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Union Hotel, 59 Chapel Street, Penzance, United Kingdom

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