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Episode 16: A Brief History of Witchcraft
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.Throughout most of ancient history, magic was seen as an important part of daily life. For the Egyptians, was not only an integral part of their religious practices but also an important part of daily life. For the Greeks and Romans, magic was used for every purpose under the sun – from ensuring a good harvest to making sure one looked their best. In fact, every single ancient society out there employed some sort of magical belief system – magic is just something that goes hand-in-hand with animism and connection to the natural world. So how did magic take the turn in history from being a benign part of daily life to something to be feared and combated? In this episode, we dive into a brief history of witchcraft.
24 episoder
Manage episode 335345151 series 3345088
.Throughout most of ancient history, magic was seen as an important part of daily life. For the Egyptians, was not only an integral part of their religious practices but also an important part of daily life. For the Greeks and Romans, magic was used for every purpose under the sun – from ensuring a good harvest to making sure one looked their best. In fact, every single ancient society out there employed some sort of magical belief system – magic is just something that goes hand-in-hand with animism and connection to the natural world. So how did magic take the turn in history from being a benign part of daily life to something to be feared and combated? In this episode, we dive into a brief history of witchcraft.
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