love magic, i think, is a powerful indicator of relationship dynamics between genders in any given society. as any magic is, really. they reveal deep seated desires. i love this kind of magic because it's broad by definition and reading a bit about its history was definitely interesting. it's not always easy to come across good content about it (outside of the commodification of the practice). thank you for sharing the conclusion.s of your introductory research on the theme!
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And I wholeheartedly agree. Magic and ritualistic practice are such invaluable (yet overlooked) lenses into the collective psyche, especially within a psycho/sociological framework.
i wish scholars would include it more in their analyses of social dynamics (where relevant). magic practices can belong so much to the subconscious and dark corners of humanity. it tells us where states fail, where power fails. whether we believe or not in its existence per se, even nowadays magic practices still reveal something to us about the world. also! you might already know this as you have an interest in the subject, but the social status of the sorceress/medicine person/witch/etc.. has always been one between scorn, humiliation and high reverence. and magic has always predominantly belonged to women/non-conforming men (and maybe other gender identities)... much to think about :')
Wow! What an excellent read. The aggressive language is particularly interesting to me. And the whole stabbing it with nails. It reads very Jack the Ripper.
love magic, i think, is a powerful indicator of relationship dynamics between genders in any given society. as any magic is, really. they reveal deep seated desires. i love this kind of magic because it's broad by definition and reading a bit about its history was definitely interesting. it's not always easy to come across good content about it (outside of the commodification of the practice). thank you for sharing the conclusion.s of your introductory research on the theme!
I thank thee for entertaining my musingsš«¶š¼ š
And I wholeheartedly agree. Magic and ritualistic practice are such invaluable (yet overlooked) lenses into the collective psyche, especially within a psycho/sociological framework.
i wish scholars would include it more in their analyses of social dynamics (where relevant). magic practices can belong so much to the subconscious and dark corners of humanity. it tells us where states fail, where power fails. whether we believe or not in its existence per se, even nowadays magic practices still reveal something to us about the world. also! you might already know this as you have an interest in the subject, but the social status of the sorceress/medicine person/witch/etc.. has always been one between scorn, humiliation and high reverence. and magic has always predominantly belonged to women/non-conforming men (and maybe other gender identities)... much to think about :')
This was such an interesting read, I had no idea the prominent role gender played in ancient spell work! So cool!
Thank you so much for the read šš«¶š¼ and right, itās fascinating how things like magic and ritual can reflect so much about a culture
Wow! What an excellent read. The aggressive language is particularly interesting to me. And the whole stabbing it with nails. It reads very Jack the Ripper.
Sounds like my normal weekends. Jokes aside, this is a great ready, thank you for sharing this research!
Sometimes one simply must succumb to the urge to make a curse tablet š and thank you!