Magic and the Supernatural in the Ancient World

Exam Questions

• Jan. 20-22: The Study of Magic and Magic in the Ancient World

• Jan. 27-29: An Anthropological Perspective on Magicians and Shamans and Magicians in the Ancient World

• Feb. 3: Anthropological and Historical Perspectives on Witchcraft

• Feb. 10: Modern Witchcraft

• Feb. 17 and 26: Greek and Roman Witchcraft and Binding Spells

• Mar. 3 and 5: Curses, Prayers, Erotic Spells, Magical Objects, Alchemy

• Mar. 12: Drugs and Magic

• Mar. 17-19: Anthropological Perspectives on Demonology and Spirit Possession and Demonology in the Ancient World

• Mar. 24-26: Ghosts, Vampires, Werewolves, Zombies, and Revenants

• Mar. 31-Apr. 2: Divination and Astrology

• Apr. 14-16: Miracles and Supernatural Healing

• Apr. 21-28: Mystery Cults, Modern Cults, and Magic; Conclusions