The history of witchcraft is a sordid tale that plagued and brought pure torment to a countless number of lives. With thousands upon thousands losing their lives to this belief in sinister, supernatural powers - usually wielded by malevolent women - this history includes an untold number of stories involving one of the great outcasts of the past. In this inaugural episode of season two (!), we explore the origins of magic, how spellwork became tied to Satanic pacts, and why women, in particular, were the falls to be suspected of being a witch.

Sources:

Owen Davies, ed.  The Oxford History of Witchcraft and Magic (2023).

Written and recorded by: Kenyon Payne

Theme music: "Southern Gothic" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

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Outro music: “D´vil,” anrocomposer

Additional music by Kevin MacLeod:

Special Harvest

The Pyre

Malicious

Intrepid

(incompetech.com)

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