The Weirdest Thing I Learned This Week Casting Smell Spells, the Quantum Slap, the Boniest Jigsaw Puzzle
Nov 20, 2024
Dive into the peculiar world where quantum physics and witchcraft collide! Explore how scent plays a surprisingly magical role in spellcasting and human emotions. Uncover an archaeological mystery involving a jigsaw puzzle of bones from seven individuals and reflect on ancient burial rituals. The fascinating discussion shifts to the mind-bending concepts of quantum entanglement and tunneling, revealing how particles can influence one another across vast distances. Perfect for lovers of science and the strange!
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Smell Magic in History
- Jess Boddy discussed witch culture and smell magic.
- Ancient cultures used scents in magic, like Medea's herbal potions.
The Magic of Smell
- Smells, though intangible, have profound emotional and physical effects.
- This makes them akin to magic in how they influence us.
Witches and Patriarchal Fears
- Historical witch stories often depict women who use perfumes as temptresses.
- This reflects patriarchal anxieties about alluring women.