Webinar: Secret History of the Witches

Uncover the true stories behind the women labeled as witches - From herbal wisdom to spirit flight, learn the sacred practices of these remarkable women.

Embark on a journey with Max Dashu as she illuminates the hidden cultural heritages surrounding witches, weaving together language, archaeology, and early medieval literature.

The word ‘witch’ evokes strong reactions, some shaped by a millennium of persecution—but it also resonates with much older spiritual heritages having to do with women’s wisdom and power. It is time to restore cultural memory of the wisewomen and of our ancestral heritages which were not simply “lost,” but suppressed. In this course, we uncover the rich legacies of the witches as we trace them through the cultural record: oral tradition, historical literature and witch trial records.