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What Greek myth tells us about modern witchcraft

  • Written by Joel Christensen, Professor of Classical Studies, Brandeis University
imageFear about women's power was an essential part of ancient anxiety about witchcraft.Vinicius Rafael / EyeEm via Getty Images

Living on the North Shore in Boston in the fall brings the gorgeous turning of the leaves and pumpkin patches. It is also a time for people to head to nearby Salem, Massachusetts, home of the 17th century infamous witch trials,...

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