The REAL History of Witches 👻 | Ancient Myths, Salem, and Modern Witchcraft | Spooktober Episode 1

Hi Hello Welcome!I’m your host Emma, and in today’s episode of The Dead Awake Podcast, we’re diving deep into the dark and fascinating history of witches — from their ancient folklore roots to the infamous Salem Witch Trials, and even how witchcraft has evolved in modern times and pop culture.✨ In this episode, you’ll hear about:The ancient myths and origins of witches across different culturesThe fear and hysteria that led to witch huntsThe truth behind the Salem Witch TrialsHow witchcraft transformed into modern spiritual practiceAnd how witches became icons in today’s pop cultureSo grab your favorite drink, light a candle, and join me as we uncover the mysterious world of witches for Spooktober 🔮💌 Got your own spooky story or topic idea?Send it to me at [email protected] or DM me on Instagram @deadawakepod — I’d love to feature listener stories in a future episode!🎶 Music by: Universfield via Pixabay📅 New episodes: Every other week — stay tuned for more spooky deep dives!