About this episode

Historian Mary Craig discusses Scottish beliefs about witches in relation to Macbeth.

Macbeth begins ominously: "Enter three witches." What did Scottish people believe about witches? Historian and author Mary Craig joins Royals, Rebels, and Romantics to explain. Show Notes: Mary Craig https://marywcraig.com/ Mary and Doug's podcast: https://bordersbletherings.uk/#podcast Twitter: https://x.com/11mwc Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/marywcraig Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/11mwc/ Scottish Witches (Pen and Sword) available for preorder! ...

People in this episode

Host: Carol Ann Lloyd

Guest: Mary Craig

Topics covered

• Scottish witches
• Macbeth
• historical beliefs
• witchcraft
• Mary Craig
• Scottish history

Keywords

• Scottish witches
• witchcraft
• Macbeth
• Mary Craig
• historical beliefs
• Scottish history

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Borders Bletherings, Pen and Sword

Books & works: Macbeth

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