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Witches in ancient Rome

Witches in ancient Rome

Update: 2025-10-26
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It's that time of the year for a Night of the Livy Dead halloween special! This time it's about witches and magic in ancient Rome. From what defined a witch through to examples in Roman literature. Please rate or review if you can.

Music by Brakhage (Le Vrai Instrumental).

No episode notes but see below for a list of books used in this episode (aside from original sources).

Ed Ankarloo & Clark. Witchcraft and Magic in Europe

Dickie, MW. Magic & Magicians in the Graeco Roman World

Lefkowitz & Kant. Women's Life in Greece & Rome.

Luck, G. Witches and sorcerers in classical literature.

Ogden, D. Magic, Witchcraft, and Ghosts in the Greek and Roman Worlds: A Source Book

 

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Witches in ancient Rome

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