Name: Hexes and Tales, Unveiling the History of Witchcraft and Folklore with Roxanne Mayoral
Start: 2024-10-27T13:30:00-07:00
End: 2024-10-27T14:30:00-07:00
Location: 2002 N Main Street, Santa Ana, CA 92706

Hexes and Tales, Unveiling the History of Witchcraft and Folklore with Roxanne Mayoral

SUNDAY | OCTOBER 27
1:30 – 2:30 PM | NORMA KERSHAW AUDITORIUM | LECTURE
Presented by Roxanne Mayoral, archaeologist, forensic anthropologist, and an anthropology professor at Pierce College, Pasadena City College, and California State University Los Angeles teaching both cultural and biological anthropology.
Explore witchcraft and folklore from an anthropological perspective, examining cultural ideologies of myth, legend, folklore, and religion through historical and modern examples. We will discuss how anthropologists understand witchcraft in different societies, highlighting unique cultural variations. The lecture will also clarify the differences between myth, folklore, and legend with examples, focusing on the folklore of Baba Yaga and its interpretations.
Ticketed Onsite Event: Members $15 | General $20
Recorded Online Screening: Members $5 | General $10 | Online version will be emailed to ticketholders one week after the onsite event.

Questions? Email [email protected] or call 714.567.3677. Proceeds benefit Bowers Museum Education Programs. Tickets are non-refundable.