Ravens in Magic, Witchcraft, & Folklore
Ravens in Magic, Witchcraft, & Folklore
Mon, Aug 15, 2022 7:00 PM EDT (-04:00)
US$30
The Witch of Endor: A Study in History and Folklore
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The Bible account of the “Witch of Endor” raising the spirit of Samuel has been long debated. This talk explores its folkloric aspects
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Prof. Owen Davies (University of Hertfordshire): The Folklore Society Presidential Address 2022: 'The Witch of Endor: A Study in History and Folklore'
Online talk, Tuesday 28 June, 17:30-18:30
The Old Testament account, in 1 Samuel 28, of how the “Witch of Endor” apparently raised the spirit of the prophet Samuel has been a matter of theological debate for centuries. In this talk Owen Davies looks at two aspects of interest to the folklorist. First, how the “woman of Endor” described in the King James Bible became popularly known as the “witch of Endor”. Secondly, how the account of the raising of the spirit of Samuel became a widespread defence of both ghosts and the existence of witchcraft in British and American folk belief.
The lecture will be delivered both to virtual attendees and an in-person audience at 50 Fitzroy Street. In-person attendance is restricted to Folklore Society members attending the Annual General Meeting of The Folklore Society from 18:30-19:30.
Society members should contact thefolkloresociety@gmail.com to register for the AGM. Please note: Society members may observe the AGM online at the same time, but only those present at 50 Fitzroy Street may vote.
Tickets are free