Liana Saif

Assistant professor affiliated with the Center for the History of Hermetic Philosophy, specializing in hermetic, esoteric, and occult traditions in the medieval Islamic world.

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A Sea of Sorcery: Roundtable with Shannon Chakraborty

Shannon Chakraborty, a best-selling fantasy novelist, joins a roundtable of experts to explore her novel, The Adventures of Amina al-Sirafi. Rebecca Hankins delves into representation in Muslim speculative fiction, while Samantha Pellegrino discusses magic's role in medieval Islamic contexts. Liana Saif highlights the reframing of female sorceresses and gendered anxieties. Together, they examine how fiction reveals gender expansiveness and transforms historical narratives, offering a rich blend of adventure and scholarly insight.

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