Magic and the Supernatural in the Ancient World

Class Notes

  • Jan. 20: The Study of Magic (Michelle Arens)

  • Jan. 22: Magic in the Ancient World (Christina Wilson)

  • Jan. 27: An Anthropological Perspective on Magicians and Shamans (Kate Bolin)

  • Jan. 29: Magicians in the Ancient World (Michelle Arens)

  • Feb. 3: Anthropological and Historical Perspectives on Witchcraft (Christina Wilson)

  • Feb. 5: Web workshop. Notes available from Prof. Spaeth

  • Feb. 10: Modern Witchcraft (Nick Backer)

  • Feb. 12: Modern Witchcraft and Greek Witchcraft (Trey Brabham: Notes currently unavailable)

  • Feb. 17: Greek and Roman Witchcraft (Zach Harrelson)

  • Feb. 19: No class (Prof. Spaeth ill)

  • Feb. 24: No class (Mardi Gras)

  • Feb. 26: Curses and Prayers (Derek Pepiak)

  • Mar. 3: Curses and Erotic Spells (Tobin Cataldo)

  • Mar. 5: Magical Objects and Alchemy (Kate Bolin)

  • Mar. 12: Magic and Drugs (Jay Munsch)

  • Mar. 17: Perseus and Anthropological Perspectives on Demonology and Spirit Possession (Bradley Laye)

  • Mar. 19: Demonology in the Ancient World (Jason Lapkin)

  • Mar. 24: Guidelines for Term Papers and Ghosts (Jason Lapkin)

  • Mar. 26: Vampires, Werewolves, Zombies, and Revenants (Bob Fraser)

  • Mar. 31: Divination (Bradley Laye)

  • Apr. 2: Astrology (Greg Slater)

  • Apr. 2: Astrology Report(Zach Harrelson)

  • Apr. 14: Miracles (Nick Katasounis)

  • Apr. 16: Supernatural Healing (Zach Harrelson)

  • Apr. 21: Mystery Cults and Magic (Bob Fraser)

  • Apr. 23: Modern Cults, Occultism, and Magic (Derek Pepiak)