The History & Endurance of Witchcraft with Dr Julia Phillips
Join Dr Phillips in this enchanting talk at The Glee Club Glasgow to examine beliefs about witchcraft from the witch trials of medieval Europe to its modern expression in the 21st century!
About The History & Endurance of Witchcraft with Dr Julia Phillips
| 8th July 2025 | |
| 6.30pm | |
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Glee Club Glasgow 11 Renfrew Street, Glasgow City Centre G2 3AB what3words location: tricks.guess.pint |
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£14 + BF Find Tickets |
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The traditional stereotype of the witch as an ugly old woman who harms others using supernatural means has a strong hold within the popular imagination, but in modern society other types of witches have emerged, including those who use supernatural means to benefit others, those who follow a nature-based neo-pagan religion, and those who resist the imposition of patriarchal structures and hierarchies.
From among this complex environment of different understandings of witchcraft emerged Modern Pagan Witchcraft, also known as Wicca, in the 1950s. It has been described as one of the fastest growing religions in Western civilisation and it is the only religion that Britain has given to the world. Social media channels abound with specialised groups for witchcraft and Wicca, with numbers measuring in the millions for Facebook and Instagram, and in the billions for views on TikTok. Most YouTube videos relating to Wicca have hundreds of thousands of views, ranging from guides for beginners to advanced discussions. But is it just a trend? Or is there more to the modern revival of witchcraft?
Join Dr Phillips in this enchanting talk to examine beliefs about witchcraft from the witch trials of medieval Europe to its modern expression in the 21st century. Discover the key influencers from 19th century Britain who helped witchcraft endure from its shadowy past to emerge re-born into public awareness in the 1950s.
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