Episode 204: Live Deliciously | The Witch (2015), Esotericism & Medieval Constructs

Wouldst thou like to live deliciously? Join us – and special guest Jeff Lippman of Garden of Doom – for a special episode on Robert Eggers’ feature-length directorial debut, The Witch: A New England Folk Tale (2015). It’s the  story of a 17th century Puritan family cast to the edges of the wilderness, where they’re met with misery and ordeals at the hands of an evil presence in the wood. Turning against their eldest daughter Thomasin, the family succumbs to doubt, pride, and envy as their worst nightmares unfold. This episode brings delights more sumptuous than the taste of butter, or a pretty dress. We discuss how witch persecution was legally codified in the early modern world, the development of the figure of Baphomet or the Sabbatic Goat, and the ancient and medieval mythologies that connect the threads. — Special thanks to Jeff Lippman of Garden of Doom! Find Garden of Doom and Garden Views on: Apple Podcasts Spotify …and most anywhere you can find podcasts! Twitter — Big shout-out to Black Mass Appeal: Modern Satanism for the Masses for their wonderful History of Baphomet. — And hey! EFF YOU SCOTUS! We are donating our Patreon proceeds this month to the National Network of Abortion Funds. If you don’t support us on Patreon, consider making a gift to the NNAF or your local/regional abortion fund. Abortion is health care. Abortion is a human right. Protect people with uteruses. — Support us at www.patreon.com/midnightmyth Check out our merch store for Midnight Myth, Boomerangerang, and Wheel of Ka tees and totes! Learn more, view sources and inspiration, and sign up for e-mail updates at www.midnightmyth.com Twitter Facebook Instagram If you enjoy the podcast, please consider leaving a rating or review on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/midnightmyth/support