ANGELA'S SYMPOSIUM 📖 Academic Study on Witchcraft, Paganism, esotericism, magick and the Occult
Dr Angela PucaAs an academic and university lecturer in Philosophy and Religious Studies, I'll share peer-reviewed research on MAGIC, ESOTERICISM, WITCHCRAFT, PAGANISM, SHAMANISM and related currents. CONNECT & SUPPORT💖 linktr.ee/angela_symposium Become a Paid Subscriber: podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/drangelapuca/subscribe
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 330 | Founded | 6 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | Religion & Spirituality | |||
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Are scholars of magic trying to tell practitioners what to believe, or is this a misunderstanding of what academic research actually does?
In this video, I explore the tension between the academic study of magic and lived spiritual practice. Drawing... more
Is Litha really an ancient Pagan festival, or is its history far more fascinating?
In this episode, Dr Angela Puca explores the true history of Litha, the Summer Solstice, and Midsummer, separating historical evidence from modern Pagan myth-making. ... more
I keep being accused of using AI. I've even been accused, more than once, of being AI-generated. So I owe you something better than irritation: an actual explanation of where I stand.
In this episode, I work through the real concerns: the scraping o... more
What does it mean to practise Wicca as an initiatory tradition today, and how does the legacy of figures such as Doreen Valiente continue to shape modern Witchcraft?
In this livestream, I will be joined by Rufus Harrington, a Wiccan priest and long-... more
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Podcast Addict57 months agoBorgar Finsterforst- Great podcast
I really enjoyed the episodes so far, especially hearing from experts in their fields bringing their own perspectives. I must say it’s hard to listen to the interviews sometimes as Dr. Angela Puca asks good questions but her responses to the interviewee’s answers seem mostly unenthusiastic or uninvolved, saying “huh” or “that’s interesting” flatly instead of offering back a reframe or reflection, and you can hear tell awkward it is for the guests. The introductions and wrap up could also use mor... more
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Canada7 months ago - Love love love
This work is a bridge between worlds that needs more explorers like Dr. Puca. “The serious work. The long term, patient and cautious investigation,” of Dr. Sagan echoes her scholarly, systematic approach that few possess but all need in their practice. Huzzah!
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United States2 years ago I appreciate her contributions to topics so underserved by academia. Her adherence to the principles of good scholarship are appreciated as well.
Audible5MichaelUnited States2 years ago- Dr. Puca is the best
I appreciate her contributions to topics so underserved by academia. Her adherence to the principles of good scholarship are appreciated as well.
Audible5MichaelUnited States2 years ago
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Academic-focused discussions explore magic, esotericism, witchcraft, paganism, and related currents through scholarly methods and peer-reviewed perspectives. Episodes often survey historical developments, critical debates, and the practical implications of esoteric traditions for practitioners and scholars alike, with guests ranging from tarot practitioners to historians of magic. The show stands out for its rigorous approach, emphasis on methodology, and willingness to bridge academic analysis with real-world occult practice, making it useful for listeners who want deep context and nuance. A notable strength is the guest diversity—from classicists and religious studies scholars to contemporary occult writers—providing a broad, well-referen... more
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