Magic and the Supernatural in the Ancient World
Discussion Questions
Jan. 20: The Study of Magic
Jan. 22: Magic in the Ancient World
Jan. 27: An Anthropological Perspective on Magicians and Shamans
Jan. 29: Magicians in the Ancient World
Feb. 3: Anthropological and Historical Perspectives on Witchcraft
Feb. 10: Modern Witchcraft
Feb. 12: Greek Witchcraft
Feb. 17: Roman Witchcraft
Feb. 12 and 17: Questions for Witchcraft Texts
Feb. 26: Curses and Prayers
Mar. 3: Erotic Spells
Mar. 5: Magical Objects and Alchemy
Mar. 12: Drugs and Magic
Mar. 17: Anthropological Perspectives on Demonology and Spirit Possession
Mar. 19: Demonology in the Ancient World
Mar. 24: Ghosts
Mar. 26: Vampires, Zombies, and Revenants
Mar. 31: Divination
April 2: Astrology
April 14: Miracles
April 16: Supernatural Healing
April 21: Magic and Mystery Cults
April 23: Modern Cults, the Occult, and Magic
April 28: Conclusions and Final Questions