Curses are not just the stuff of a Scooby Doo episode. To cast and receive curses is a phenomeon of the ages, that can cross generations, wielding destruction, grief and pain.
What are curses, and are they still a phenomenon of modern society? What is the source of their power?
Dr. Phil Stevens is a cultural anthropologist and professor emeritus at the University at Buffalo whose research analyzes and traces the roots of religion and spiritualism in human culture. He lends his expertise to our understanding of curses, magic, sorcery and witchcraft.
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