Skip Clark

Skip Clark

Skip Clark has a Ph.D. in medieval and Early Modern History and has taught at the university level and published in the areas of the history of witchcraft and astrological medicine. He currently is retired and working on a history of festivals. He has presented at Sirius Rising and Sankofa and wouldn’t miss an opportunity to be here again.

 

Video: Dr. Clark’s “Burning Times” Book List

What’s New in Witchcraft Studies 2020: Every year sees new and exciting work being done by scholars about the “Burning Times” and the surrounding eras.  Almost every  year we learn new things about what we thought we knew! Please come to hear about what’s happening, and participate in discussions concerning these important times. Friday, July 24 at 11:00 a.m. (Zoom)

 

On the Trail of the Goddess: From the ancient world come the myths of the female deities that were so important in worship and practice. Gradually, however, the myths begin to change and many of the female deities’ functions were taken over by male deities while some remained as powerful as ever. What happened to these deities and their roles? Why did Inanna/Ishtar, for instance, remain powerful? What did Yahweh inherit from them? Come and find out! Saturday, July 25 at 11:00 a.m. (Zoom)