What is magic? What powers determine whether magic is good or bad ? As Halloween imminently approaches, Brendan and Claire dive into magic's cultural and geographical origins, along with society's mystical fascination with wizards. However, not all magical beings have been awarded the same legacies, which sparks the question: why is there a cultural distinction between wizards and witches?

--Sections--

00:00 - Welcome

02:35 - What are wizards?

07:45 - Where do wizards come from?

26:54 - How have wizards changed?

40:41 - Why are wizards and witches different?

--Links--

History of Magic: https://www.britannica.com/topic/magic-supernatural-phenomenon/History-of-magic-in-Western-worldviews

Sorcery, Magic, Witchcraft, and Divination: https://www.britannica.com/topic/sorceryWhite Wizard Male

Privilege: https://sites.nd.edu/manuscript-studies/tag/wizard/

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