13. Legacy
Summary
This final episode of "Witch" examines the enduring legacy of witch hunts, revealing how 1928 texts like the Malleus Maleficarum still fuel modern anti-feminist and conspiracy movements. The host explores contemporary efforts to heal this history, including formal pardons in Europe and ceremonies led by Indigenous women to retell the narrative of female power. Featuring interviews with witches and activists, the episode highlights how embracing the witch symbol fosters resilience, activism, and a renewed sense of connection to the natural world.
Topics discussed
Sponsors and promo for World of Secrets
Episode 13 intro: The number 13 and folklore
The Malleus Maleficarum and 1928 translation
Modern witch trials pardons and memorials
Producer Tatum Swithenbank on being a witch
Bones Tan Jones and Shadow Sisters self-defense
WITCH activist group and feminist history
Reflections on ancestors and interconnectedness
Pat McCabe: Indigenous visions of witch hunts
Legacy of witch hunts in healthcare and consent
Defining a witch: Roman accounts and Druids
Personal changes and adopting magical practices
Closing ritual with frost and credits
Promo for Music and Meditation podcast
End card for World of Secrets
Listen ad-free on Castria