Folklore Save The Witch: The Development of Folklore Studies Helped Precipitate the Modern Witchcraft Revival w/Kelden
Thu, Aug 15
|Salem
Part of the In-Person General Admission or Deluxe General Admission Pass.
Time & Location
Aug 15, 2024, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Salem, 18 Washington Square W, Salem, MA 01970, USA
About the event
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Throughout the early chapters of human history, the witch was regarded not as mere fiction but as a menacing and frightening reality. However, during the Enlightenment of the 18th century, her existence became threatened as superstitious beliefs gave way to rationalist thinking. Simultaneously, a burgeoning fascination with the study of folklore swept across Europe. Unwittingly, it was this interest that would, in part, help the witch to not only endure but to become fully embodied two centuries later. In this class, we will discuss the intriguing development of folklore studies and the pivotal role it played during the modern witchcraft revival of the 20th century.
About the Presenter:
Kelden (he/him) is a witch, folklorist, and mental health practitioner. He is the author of The Crooked Path: An Introduction to Traditional Witchcraft, The Witches’ Sabbath: An Exploration of History, Folklore, and Modern Practice, and All The, Witches: Folktales & Rhymes. When not researching and writing,Kelden enjoys life in his tiny house in the woods, reading, hiking, growing poisonous herbs, and playing ukulele. You can find more about Kelden at keldenmercury.wordpress.com
Admission Details:
In-person ticket holders - the class recording link will be emailed to you within 3-5 business days of the conclusion of the event. Class doors are closed after the first 5-minutes of the start of the class.
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