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The Necromantic Urge, Part 2

Oct 3, 2023
Explore the origins of necromancy in ancient Greece through the story of Odysseus in the Odyssey. Learn about different types of ghosts and spirits, and the concept of ancestor veneration. Discover the gateways to the underworld and the rituals and practices of necromancy in ancient cultures.
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1
Introduction
00:00 • 2min
2
Discussing a Poem and the Concept of Necromancy
01:37 • 2min
3
Greek Accounts of Necromancy in the Odyssey
03:30 • 13min
4
Different Types of Ghosts, Introduction to The Puzzler Podcast, and Podcast Ad
16:34 • 5min
5
Necromancy in Ancient Greece: Seekers of Knowledge from the Dead
21:05 • 20min
6
Ancestor Veneration and Greco-Roman Necromancy
41:03 • 6min
7
Gateways to the Underworld
47:20 • 13min
8
Release schedule, social media updates, and ads from various sponsors
01:00:40 • 4min