Episode 74 - THE WILD HUNT AND THE WITCHES
The Folklore Podcast
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The Tradition of 'the Rides' and its Impact on the Witch's Sabbath
This chapter explores the medieval tradition of 'the rides', discussing their connection to altered states of consciousness and their influence on the development of the early witch's Sabbath stereotype. It also examines the debate between Carlo Ginsburg and his critics regarding the role of folk beliefs in witch trials, introducing a challenge to Ginsburg's hypothesis.
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