We explore the foul world of evil magic in the Ancient Greek world with a particular focus on necromantic practices. We examine literary examples, archeological evidence, and discovered curse tablets to bring to life the forgotten terrors of yore.

For additional lectures we've done on Witchcraft in the time period check out these videos.

On Magic in Ancient Greece
   • Magic in Ancient Greece  

On Werewolves in Ancient Greece
   • The History of Werewolves  

On Necromancers and Oracles of the Dead
   • Entrances to Hades  

On Roman Witchcraft
   • Witchcraft in Rome  

For further reading I recommend
1. Ancient Greek and Roman Necromancy by Daniel Ogden
2. Magic, Witchcraft, and Ghosts in the Greek and Roman Worlds by Daniel Ogden
3. Arcana Mundi: Magic and the Occult in the Greek and Roman Worlds, A Collection of Ancient Texts by Georg Luck.
4. Curse Tablets and Binding Spells from the Ancient World by John G. Gager