On this episode of Mythic Existence, host Jack Daly covers the history of witchcraft. We journey to Ancient Greece and plunge into the mythic witches of old to dispel the misconception that witchcraft only occurred in the Middle Ages by taking a look at the age of witch trials. We discuss the witches in Shakespeare, learn about the history of Gerald Gardner and Wicca, and finish off by looking at the curious case of witchcraft in Newfoundland. So grab your broom, find your familiar, and settle in for another fascinating episode of Mythic Existence.
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