Journey through thousands of years of demonic belief with Dr Debora Moretti, a social historian and archaeologist specialising in the history of magic and witchcraft. From ancient spirits and medieval demonology to modern psychology, this talk explores how humanity has understood and feared supernatural forces inhabiting our minds and bodies.
Discover the evolution of demonic thought: meet incubi and succubi, possessed nuns, exorcists and witch-hunters. Explore the philosophical questions that haunted history - if a demon possesses you, are you responsible for your actions? Is temptation an external force, or does it reveal desires already within us? As medicine and psychology developed, evil shifted from the supernatural realm to the human psyche itself.
Dr Moretti is an experienced public speaker and researcher at the University of Hertfordshire, with extensive publications on witchcraft, magic and folk medicine. She organises the annual York Magic and Witchcraft Conference series and is an Associate Fellow of the Royal Historical Society.
This is an engaging evening for anyone curious about the intersection of history, psychology, and culture - perfect for solo attendance or with friends.
