Episode 39: The Witch's Familiar

On episode 39 of the Magick and Alchemy Podcast, hosts Kate Belew and Kristin Lisenby discuss the Witch’s Familiar. They talk about famous magickal companions like Salem from “Sabrina the Teenage Witch” and Jiji from “Kiki’s Delivery Service.” They also discuss the role of the cat, spider, snake, raven, goat, and dog in mythology and witchcraft. Created by Tamed Wild.Production by Music by Follow the Wind,Taizo Audio. Sources:"Why do Witch’s Ride Brooms?" by Megan Garberhttps://www.theatlantic.com/technology/archive/2013/10/why-do-witches-ride-brooms-nsfw/281037/"Heretical Cats: Animal Symbolism in Religious Discourse" by Irina MetzlerCats and Witches: A Magical History: https://wisdom.thealchemistskitchen.com/cats-and-witches-a-magical-history/Shoutouts: Sabrina the Teenage WitchChilling Adventures of SabrinaKiki’s Delivery Service