Contemporary Classics Lily Baker

Magic is tied to religion and pre-scientific attempts to control the world around us, and it effectively illuminates the belief systems and worldviews of a culture.  Magic in ancient Greece was a common practice, and a regular facet of daily life.  As a result, to understand magic and its socio-political context is an integral part of understanding the daily lives of ancient Greeks.  The study of erotic magic, specifically, is just really fun.

Please be advised, this episode covers some disturbing content - as you’ll find out, erotic magic from ancient Greece wasn’t very sexy or compassionate.