Episode 52: Working with the Ancestors

On episode 52 of the Magick & Alchemy Podcast, hosts Kate Belew and Kristin Lisenby discuss ancestor veneration. They talk about ancient burial practices, offerings for the dead, and the Roman Festival, Parentalia. They also reflect on non-traditional ancestors like books, plants, and recipes.Created by Tamed Wild.Production by Julio MonteroMusic by Follow the Wind,Taizo Audio. Sources:www.museudebadalona.comThe Roman festivals of the period of the Republic; an introduction to the study of the religion of the Romans : Fowler, W. Warde (William Warde), 1847-1921 : Internet ArchiveIwigara: The kinship of plants and people American Indian Ethnobotanical traditions and science, Enrique SalmonSmokehole Podcast, Dr. Martin ShawBraiding Sweetgrass, Robin Wall KimmererAnti Racism Newsletter, Nicole Cardoza“Unpack Genetic Ancestry Testing,” Andrew LeeShoutouts: Sky Burial, Dana Levin

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