This event has finished Took place on: Wednesday, 31st Oct 2018

Free

Since ancient times humans have used magic to curse and protect, to harm and heal, to divine and constrain. Join us to explore the mystical objects and potent rituals of our magical past in this free Hallowe’en event.

Expert talks from academics and an author will be followed by the opportunity to participate in a range of hands-on activities exploring ancient magic – from making your own curse tablets and poppets to divining the future and turning humans into beasts.

Speakers:

Prof. Helen King (Open University) – ‘Green stones, red wool: colour and touch in ancient Greek magic and medicine’

Dr. Gabriel Bodard (Institute of Classical Studies) & Dr. Celia Sánchez Natalías (University of Zaragoza) – ‘Be careful! Magical figurines and written curses’

Dr. Sophie Page (UCL) – ‘Magic and the Medieval universe’

Poet and author Roz Kaveney will read from her novel Resurrections (Rhapsody of Blood Vol. III)

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Free

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2018-10-31 2018-10-31 Europe/London Ancient Magic Explore the mystical objects and potent rituals of our magical past in this free Hallowe’en event. https://www.ianvisits.co.uk/calendar/2018/10/31/ancient-magic-187638 Senate House,Malet Street,,London