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Berens' Handbook: URANUS AND GÆA

Berens' Handbook: URANUS AND GÆA

From A Handbook of Mythology (1886) by E.M. Berens. Edited by L.E. Ataire.
By L.E. Ataire Aug 17, 2022
Ghastly painting of Erictho, holding snakes and a noose. She looks to be laughing.

Lucan's Description of the Necromancer-Witch Erichtho

An excerpt from Lucan's epic poem, Pharsalia (1st century CE), introducing the villainous witch Erictho, who is sought out by Pompey's son during the civil war.
By L.E. Ataire Dec 2, 2021

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