EPISODE · Oct 7, 2022 · 21 MIN
Venom from the Moon
from Enchanted: The History of Magic & Witchcraft · host Corinne Wieben
The tumultuous politics of the late Roman Republic gave rise to a truly terrifying figure in Latin literature: the hideous and necromantic Roman witch. In this spooky season three finale, we meet Horace's Canidia and Lucan's Erictho. Poison, blood, and prophecies from the undead: what else could you ask for in ancient Rome?Researched, written, and produced by Corinne Wieben with original music by Purple Planet.To hear Enchanted's episode on the goddesses of magic in ancient Greece, check out Love is a Curse, and for more on love, infidelity, and magic in ancient Rome, see Obsequium.Episode sourcesSupport the showEnchantedPodcast.netBluesky/enchantedpodcast.net
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The tumultuous politics of the late Roman Republic gave rise to a truly terrifying figure in Latin literature: the hideous and necromantic Roman witch. In this spooky season three finale, we meet Horace's Canidia and Lucan's Erictho. Poison, blood, and prophecies from the undead: what else could you ask for in ancient Rome? Researched, written, and produced by Corinne Wieben with original music by Purple Planet. To hear Enchanted's episode on the goddesses of magic in ancient Greece, ...
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