Course Information
Registration period
Year-round Recruitment
Course Level
Study Mode
Duration
2 Hour(s) 0 Minute(s)
Language
English
Taught by
R.A. Priddle
Rating
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Course Overview
Natural Magic and British Folklore
In This lecture you will learn about he definition of low magic and how it was used to dismisses perceived lower classes. Become informed about the development of Natural Magic though the history of astrology and botanical medicine. Discover some of the interesting quirks of British culture in with the colourful stories int heir folklore. Uncover the roots of the hidden folk in history and learn about the fairy and their ilk. And in the final section pull the lecture all together with a case study of one of the most famous witches in the world Isobel Gowdie.
Course Content
- 5 section(s)
- 6 lecture(s)
- Section 1 Introduction
- Section 2 Natural Magic
- Section 3 Folklore
- Section 4 Fairy Lore
- Section 5 Case Study
What You’ll Learn
- British Folklore, Witchcraft
Reviews
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SSimona Mihai
Really interesting!
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IIan Freer
I have never, ever, seen clear definition of low magic anywhere else. Very well researched, truly scholarly, and refreshing.
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KKatherine Jackson
A wonderful set of information. Great resources. Thank you.
