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Sybil Leek discusses witchcraft and her book "The Jackdaw and the Witch: A True Fable"

BROADCAST: 1966 | DURATION: 00:38:51

Synopsis

Sybil Leek discusses the history and beliefs of witchcraft, modern medicine compared to natural medicine, and animal familiars. "The Gloucester Witch" performed by John Allison has been removed.

Details

Broadcast Date
1966

Physical Format
1 sound tape reel (ca. 39.20 min.) : 7 in.

Duration
38 minutes, 51 seconds

Digital Format
WAV

Ownership
The Chicago History Museum

Language
English

Topics

Myths, Stories, Storytelling Feminism, Women, Women's Studies Healthcare, Medicine, Mental Health Theology, Religion, Religious Organizations

People

Other

Tags

Leek, Sybil--Interviews Astrologers. Witches. Audiotapes. Radio programs. Leek, Sybil,-- interviewee WFMT (Radio station : Chicago, Ill.)

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