This is a paid Adult School class. When registering, you will be taken to the Adult School Website.
The lecture is an immersive survey of the image of the witch as depicted in folk tales and myth, with emphasis on Northern European and Slavic folklore. It highlights how these stories celebrate female strength and wisdom, presenting witches not just as mystical figures but as symbols of feminine power, knowledge, and connection to nature. A key part of the curriculum is the examination of Walpurgis Night, a traditional Northern European festival tied to tales of witches. The course also delves deeply into the enigmatic world of Baba Yaga, a prominent figure in Slavic folklore, exploring the complex and multifaceted portrayal of this renowned witch as a bearer of wisdom, and a guardian of primeval, natural justice and order.
Mon, Apr 22 | 10:00AM to 6:00PM |
Tue, Apr 23 | 10:00AM to 8:00PM |
Wed, Apr 24 | 10:00AM to 8:00PM |
Thu, Apr 25 | 10:00AM to 8:00PM |
Fri, Apr 26 | 10:00AM to 6:00PM |
Sat, Apr 27 | 10:00AM to 6:00PM |
Sun, Apr 28 | 1:00PM to 6:00PM |
50 South Fullerton Avenue
Montclair, NJ 07042
Tel: 973-744-0500
Email: reference@montclairlibrary.org
185 Bellevue Avenue
Montclair, NJ 07043
Tel: 973-744-0500 ext. 2283
Email: reference@montclairlibrary.org