Ancient Lit, Magic & Occult

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This course focuses on the influence myth and magic had on the Greco-Roman cultures. The interrelation between ritual magic, derivative superstition, and women is a major component of this course. Emphasis will be placed on the study of witchcraft, the correlation between magic and religion, the influence of the occult on ritual, and the psychology of magic. Course Attributes: Solidarity & Kinship Flag, Gender & Diversity Studies, Humanities Elect/Integrations, Writing Flag Core College of Arts & Sciences Classics & Modern Languages