561 Homer and His Iliad (with Robin Lane Fox) | A Quick Hit of Witches (with Katherine Howe)
The History of Literature
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The Influence of Extreme Experiences and Literature
This chapter explores the transformative effects of extreme experiences on human understanding, drawing connections to Homeric themes within the context of war. It also introduces the speaker's personal journey into the history of witchcraft and its societal implications, particularly through their ancestral ties to the Salem witch trials.
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