Thu, 24 Oct
|London
The Witches' Sabbat in Basque Country – Lecture & Book Launch
Dr Jan Machielsen brings alive the infamous legendary ritual, in an illustrated lecture. Drinks and book signings follow.
Time & Location
24 Oct 2024, 19:00 – 21:10 BST
London, 33 Store St, London WC1E 7BS, UK
About The Event
The dark legend of the Witches' Sabbat holds a special place in the occult imagination.
In person at Treadwell's, Dr Jan Machielsen presents a vivid slide lecture on this notorious rite, as described in the Basque materials. Expect a rich body of lore involving everything from toads to the the devil to raucous dances. Drawing from a wide range of original witchcraft sources – many of which before now have never been examined – Jan illustrates his remarkable findings before opening up for an audience Q&A. Afterwards, all are invited to the launch party for his new book: The Basque Witch Hunt: A Secret History. Drinks on the house, as always.
Dr Jan Machielsen is a Reader in Early Modern History at Cardiff University. He is a historian of early modern religion with a particular interest in reputations – how people come be to be seen as wicked witches or wondrous saints. His first 'love': the sixteenth-century Jesuit Martin Delrio (who wrote an influential work on demonology) has led to extensive research and writing on two related subjects: Catholic Reform and the early modern witch-hunts.
Tickets
In-person ticket - 241024THE
This ticket gives you admission to the talk and complimentary wine at the soirée afterwards.
£10.00Book & ticket - 241024THE
This ticket gives you admission to the lecture and complimentary wine at the soirée, plus a signed copy of Machielsen's book ‘The Basque Witch Hunt’ (£22.99). Special price for both combined.
£26.00
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