Ancient Greek Necromancy Talk
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Ancient Greek Necromancy (Workshop)
Communication with the dead was an integral part of Ancient Greek culture, but one that remains little known and often misunderstood. Nevertheless, the Ancient Greeks have left us with a wealth of powerful necromantic techniques that can still be used by practitioners today. In this practical workshop, scholar- practitioner Jules McArthur will give an illustrated lecture on the beliefs and practices of necromancy in the Ancient Greek world, from the Archaic Period to the Greek Magical Papyri. In the second half of the workshop, participants will have the opportunity to put what they have learnt into practice and take part in a necromantic ritual based on Ancient Greek techniques.
Topics covered will include:
- Ancient beliefs about the dead and how they developed over a thousand years of Greek history
- Necromancy in Homer's Iliad and Odyssey
- Tomb Cults and Hero Cults
- Oracles of the Dead
- Necromancy and Dreams
- Methods of conjuring the dead
- The protocols and procedures for safely interacting with the dead
- How to adapt ancient magical practices for modern use
Communication with the dead was an integral part of Ancient Greek culture, but one that remains little known and often misunderstood. Nevertheless, the Ancient Greeks have left us with a wealth of powerful necromantic techniques that can still be used by practitioners today. In this practical workshop, scholar- practitioner Jules McArthur will give an illustrated lecture on the beliefs and practices of necromancy in the Ancient Greek world, from the Archaic Period to the Greek Magical Papyri. In the second half of the workshop, participants will have the opportunity to put what they have learnt into practice and take part in a necromantic ritual based on Ancient Greek techniques.
Topics covered will include:
- Ancient beliefs about the dead and how they developed over a thousand years of Greek history
- Necromancy in Homer's Iliad and Odyssey
- Tomb Cults and Hero Cults
- Oracles of the Dead
- Necromancy and Dreams
- Methods of conjuring the dead
- The protocols and procedures for safely interacting with the dead
- How to adapt ancient magical practices for modern use
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