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Witch Hunt

A Traveler's Guide to the Power and Persecution of the Witch

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Witch Hunt

By: Kristen J. Sollee
Narrated by: Amy McFadden
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About this listen

Traveling through cities and sites across Italy, France, Germany, Ireland, the United Kingdom, and the United States, Kristen J. Sollee - a second-generation witch herself - explores the witch as a figure of female power and persecution. By infusing an adventurous first-person narrative with extensive research and imaginative historical fiction, Witch Hunt captures the magic of travel to make an often-overlooked period of history come alive.

Between the 15th-17th centuries, a confluence of political, economic, and religious factors inspired witch hysteria to ignite like wildfire across Europe, and, later, parts of America. At the heart of the witch hunts were often dangerous misconceptions about femininity and female sexuality, and women were disproportionately punished as a result. Today, this lineage of oppression remains an important reference point through which we can contemplate women's rights - and human rights - in the Western world and beyond.

Witch Hunt isn't only an exploration of the horrors of history, but also uncovers how the archetype of the witch has been rehabilitated. For witches are not just haunting figures of the past; the witch is also a liberatory icon and identity of the present.

©2020 Kristen J. Sollée (P)2020 Tantor Gender Studies Magic Other Religions, Practices & Sacred Texts Social Sciences Women Magic Users Witchcraft

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Interesting journey exploring the characters and places of some of those involved in Witch trials of the 17th Century while comparing with contemporary attitudes.

Witch Hunt

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I learnt so much, including from local areas I didn't know. I will be listening to it again and I hope to travel to some of these places to see them for myself.
I definitely recommend if you are interested in history regarding witchcraft.

history regarding witchcraft and information on local areas

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Travel along with the author as she takes you on a mind expanding and adventurous journey, through Europe and American, on a fascinating tour of witch history.

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