Salem Witch Trials and Folk Magic with Maya Rook

Josh Hutchinson and Sarah Jack present historian Maya Rook. She is a cultural historian, educator, and host of Illusory Time and Salem Oracle, and a yoga and meditation instructor.  We discuss Salem Witch Trials folklore, divination, and magic facts in depth, along with the pop culture portrayal of the witch.  Find out what can be known by the records about accused witch and slave Tituba. What is Sympathetic Magic? Was Counter Magic being used? We also look for answers to our advocacy questions: Why do we witch hunt? How do we witch hunt? How do we stop hunting witches?Marilynne K. Roach, The Salem Witch Trials: A Day By Day Chronicle of a Community Under SiegeElaine G. Breslaw, Tituba, Reluctant Witch of Salem: Devilish Indians and Puritan FantasiesUniversity of VA, Salem Witch Trials Documents and TranscriptionsSalem Oracle by Maya RookIllusory Time by Maya RookAdvocacy Against Witch Hunts, South AfricaTickets for Salem Ballet, Ballet Des Moines Join us on Discord to share your ideas and feedback.Please sign the petition to exonerate those accused of witchcraft in ConnecticutWebsiteTwitterFacebookInstagramPinterestLinkedInYouTubeTikTokDiscordBuzzsproutMailchimpSupport the show