We Knew The Moon

S03 E29 Necromancy


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Today, for the very last episode of season 3, we are joined by Hakam Takash, radio broadcaster and soon to be founder of a vegan food company (watch this space!).

What is necromancy? How does it manifest itself indifferent cultures and religions? What does it have to do with divination? How did Christians get around practicing necromancy without fearing the wrath of the Church? How is it linked to ancestor worship? Who were the Sabians? What is an ancestor cult? What is the Hungry Ghost Festival? How did the Chinese transport bodies back to their hometowns? How do you actually summon the dead, asking for a friend?

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