Episode 204: Live Deliciously | The Witch (2015), Esotericism & Medieval Constructs
06/26/22 • 68 min
Wouldst thou like to live deliciously?
Join us – and special guest Jeff Lippman of Garden of Doom – for a special episode on Robert Eggers’ feature-length directorial debut, The Witch: A New England Folk Tale (2015). It’s the story of a 17th century Puritan family cast to the edges of the wilderness, where they’re met with misery and ordeals at the hands of an evil presence in the wood. Turning against their eldest daughter Thomasin, the family succumbs to doubt, pride, and envy as their worst nightmares unfold.
This episode brings delights more sumptuous than the taste of butter, or a pretty dress. We discuss how witch persecution was legally codified in the early modern world, the development of the figure of Baphomet or the Sabbatic Goat, and the ancient and medieval mythologies that connect the threads.
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Special thanks to Jeff Lippman of Garden of Doom! Find Garden of Doom and Garden Views on:
...and most anywhere you can find podcasts!
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Big shout-out to Black Mass Appeal: Modern Satanism for the Masses for their wonderful History of Baphomet.
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And hey! EFF YOU SCOTUS!
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Wouldst thou like to live deliciously?
Join us – and special guest Jeff Lippman of Garden of Doom – for a special episode on Robert Eggers’ feature-length directorial debut, The Witch: A New England Folk Tale (2015). It’s the story of a 17th century Puritan family cast to the edges of the wilderness, where they’re met with misery and ordeals at the hands of an evil presence in the wood. Turning against their eldest daughter Thomasin, the family succumbs to doubt, pride, and envy as their worst nightmares unfold.
This episode brings delights more sumptuous than the taste of butter, or a pretty dress. We discuss how witch persecution was legally codified in the early modern world, the development of the figure of Baphomet or the Sabbatic Goat, and the ancient and medieval mythologies that connect the threads.
—
Special thanks to Jeff Lippman of Garden of Doom! Find Garden of Doom and Garden Views on:
...and most anywhere you can find podcasts!
—
Big shout-out to Black Mass Appeal: Modern Satanism for the Masses for their wonderful History of Baphomet.
—
And hey! EFF YOU SCOTUS!
We are donating our Patreon proceeds this month to the National Network of Abortion Funds. If you don’t support us on Patreon, consider making a gift to the NNAF or your local/regional abortion fund.
Abortion is health care.
Abortion is a human right.
Protect people with uteruses.
—
Support us at www.patreon.com/midnightmyth
Check out our merch store for Midnight Myth, Boomerangerang, and Wheel of Ka tees and totes!
Learn more, view sources and inspiration, and sign up for e-mail updates at www.midnightmyth.com
If you enjoy the podcast, please consider leaving a rating or review on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen!
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Episode 203: Mummy Dearest (feat. Verbal Diorama!) | The Mummy (1999), Egyptology & Cinema History
Death is only the beginning...
Dear listeners, we have a treat for you today! An epic centuries in the making - we’re thrilled to join forces once again with an adventurer, scholar, podcaster extraordinaire: Em from Verbal Diorama! Even better, we’re teaming up to cover the 1999 action adventure blockbuster The Mummy. One part ancient love story, one part classic monster flick, one part Indiana Jones-style adventure, The Mummy walks genre lines with elegance and humor to create one-of-a-kind cinematic experience. We’ll dive into the history and legacy of the film with Em (wait till you hear who was supposed to direct this one!), learn about the Imperial ironies that dictate historical study of Ancient Egypt with Derek, and explore surprising literary connections to another classic monster with Laurel.
You can check out more of the history and legacy of movies you know (and movies you don’t!) at Verbal Diorama, available wherever you get your podcasts!
And catch up with Em on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram.
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Episode 205: The Most Metal Ever | Stranger Things 4, Satanic Panic, Dungeons & Dragons
#SatanicSummer continues with our roundup and discussion of Stranger Things Season 4. In this season, Netflix’s runaway hit introduced a monstrous new villain and lovable new side characters, and found interesting ways to reshape their formula. Meanwhile, it takes inspiration from the very real, very disturbing moral panic, known as the Satanic Panic, of 1980s America. We discuss the complexities of American social and political change that led to mass persecution of outsiders, as well as the psychiatric “innovation” that laid the groundwork for it. Additionally, we’ll discuss the Dungeons & Dragons villain Vecna, who lends his name to this series’ Big Bad. Who is Vecna the Archlich? Where did he come from? Is he anything more than a namesake for the Stranger Things character?
WARNING: Major spoilers for Stranger Things Season 4! Mild content warning for some of the Satanic Panic details discussed.
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