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