✨ The History of Witchcraft & Women: Magic, Rituals and the Patriarchy ✨
🗓 Thursday 24 September ⏰ 8:00pm - 10:00pm
📍 South Quay Shed, Whitstable
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How did patriarchal beliefs shape one of history’s most enduring and misunderstood figures? 🧙♀️ Join Dr Julia Phillips, historian, lecturer at the University of Bristol and leading expert on the history of witchcraft, for a fascinating journey through the origins of the witch stereotype—from ancient beliefs to modern-day witchcraft.
Drawing on her acclaimed research, Dr Phillips will explore:
🔮 The historical roots of witchcraft
📜 The influence of the infamous Malleus Maleficarum ("Hammer of the Witches")
👩🦰 How women were portrayed as dangerous and disruptive throughout history
✨ The rise of modern Pagan Witchcraft and the role of women today
💬 Followed by a live Q&A Whether you're interested in history, feminism, folklore, religion, or the occult, this thought-provoking evening will uncover how centuries-old ideas continue to shape perceptions today.
⭐ "It's like TED Talks, but cooler – and more accessible!" ⭐ "A friendly and inclusive atmosphere – a really wonderful experience."
🎟 Book your tickets now and discover the fascinating history behind one of history's most powerful female archetypes.
£16
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The History of Witchcraft & Women: Magic, Rituals and the Patriarchy - Seed Talks
Whitstable Harbour
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