The Sustainable Spirit Podcast
November 20, 2023
Episode 5: Dr. Sabina Magliocco on Witchcraft, Paganism & Gender Equality
SUMMARY
This episode delves into the fascinating world of witchcraft and paganism, juxtaposing their portrayal in popular culture with their actual practice and significance. It begins by examining the accuracy of witchcraft as depicted in fairy tales like "Hansel and Gretel," and in media like "Hocus Pocus" and "Bewitched," exploring what witchcraft and magic truly entail.
The episode then shifts to discussing witchcraft as a feminist practice, emphasizing its role in folklore and empowerment. It highlights how witchcraft allows engagement with the extraordinary in everyday life, raising questions about the nature of the numinous and its accessibility to all, not just pagan practitioners. The conversation explores how folklore acts as both a historical archive and an evolving process, particularly in the context of paganism, and how it influences the evolution of gendered language within neo-paganism. The role of magic in deepening our experience of the world and transforming consciousness is also examined, along with its modern and secular applications.
Gendered language and ritual, especially in goddess spirituality, form another significant part of the discussion. The episode delves into how gendered language influences the way neo-pagan practitioners connect with the divine and express their spirituality, including the use of rituals to challenge traditional gender roles. The balance between inclusivity and tradition in neo-pagan rituals, the impact of goddess spirituality on gender and divinity, and the engagement of men in practices traditionally associated with femininity are also explored.
CALL TO ACTION, EPISODE LINK & CONTACT INFO
Once you have listened to this episode, you might be wondering how you can use what you’ve learned. Fear not, for we had a few ideas!
Finally, let this be your reminder to be a little more amicable than necessary to all your fellow earth-dwellers. Until next time!
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