(obj) Where and under whose protection does Medea plan to take
refuge after getting revenge on Jason for his unfaithfulness? (ans.:
King Aegeus of Athens)
(SA) The "lack of mobility" theory seeks to explain the absence or
existence of witchcraft beliefs in mobile versus sedentary societies. How
well does this theory apply to contemporary (1990s) mainstream America?
Thomas Brabham: tbrabha@mailhost.tcs.tulane.edu
By what means did Medea supposed to kill Jason to be bride and what
was the price she had to pay for killing her? (What did she have to lose
for killing her?)
her children were supposed to take a poisened dress to her;the price she
payed was that her children were to die becuase the poison from the dress
would also kill them
Tell as much as you know about Wicca's biggest day of the year.
class notes and memory from Rev. Simmons
Robert C Fraser: rfraser@mailhost.tcs.tulane.edu
Who was one of the major founders of the Wicca occult?(Gardner)
Write an essay on theories why the occult is growing so much in
these modern times also making specific references to the functions of the
rise in witchcraft.
Bradley Laye: blaye@mailhost.tcs.tulane.edu
Q: Why does "warlock" have a negative conotation among modern witches?
A: "Warlock" comes from Were-Loge which means one who turned witches in
tot the authorities.
Q:What connections does Modern Witchcraft have with Feminism?
A:Nature:woman, power and revolt against patriarchy, child bearing and
female uniqueness, Sexual assertiveness/empowerment, etc. Have fun with
this one!
Why do praticitioners of wicca find it so important to use the term
"witch" given all the negative connotations?
Michelle D Arens
Name the three categories of modern witchcraft and define each.
Psychological-a belief in evil persons who attack a victim
Satanism-inverted form of Catholicism
White Witchcraft-Wicca; neopagan polytheism
Essay:
Describe and evaluate one of the theories of modern witchcraft and
its case study.
Nicholas Backer nbacker@mailhost.tcs.tulane.edu
What two beliefs do the Wiccans hold that concern their daily way of
life?
Discuss the different levels of interest -from amusement to a
profession- Truzzi believes the American population have in astrology.
Jason S. Lapkin @ dweinbe@mailhost.tcs.tulane.edu
What are the five different roles of genders according to
Wicca? --A: Male: Father / Son, Female: Maiden / Mother / Crone
What are the reasons for the rise in modern occultism? (give
5) What functions does occultism serve nowadays? (give 5) --A: REASONS:
popular religion / rebellion, dissatisfaction with norm / lack of fear
surrounding occult / boredom / rise in feminism / lack of gov't
sanctions -- FUNCTIONS: escape from boredom / solace from alienation /
economy / alieviation of anxiety / desire for transcendence / relief for
suppressed emotion
Is Wicca a synthetic or sybiotic religion? Explain. --A: See
Rev. Simmons' lecture notes on-line.
Nicholas Katsaounis: nkatsao@mailhost.tcs.tulane.edu
Objective: 1.What are the sociological reasons that lead certain people
into a satanist cult?
2. Describe a Wiccan ceremony (circle)?
Subjective: What is your opinion on wiccian magic after Rev. Simmons
described her beliefs and portrayed her religion?