London Fortean Society: Shapeshifters - A History
Wednesday, April 15, 2020, 1930 - 2130
** This event will now be held ONLINE. Please register for a ticket using the "Book Now" link **
There is something about a shapeshifter - a person who can transform into an animal - that captures our imagination; that causes us to want to howl at the moon, or flit through the night like a bat. Werewolves, vampires, demons and other weird creatures appeal to our animal nature, our dark side, our desire to break free of the bonds of society and proper behaviour. Rituals in early cultures worldwide seemingly allowed shamans, sorcerers, witches and wizards to transform at will into animals and back again.
Today there are millions of people who believe that shapeshifters walk among us and may even be world leaders. Real or imaginary, shapeshifters lurk deep in our psyches and remain formidable cultural icons. The myths and magic surrounding shapeshifters are brought vividly to life in John B. Kachuba's compelling and original cultural history. Featuring a fantastic and ghoulish array of examples from history, literature, film, tv and computer games, Shapeshifters explores our secret desire to become something other than human.
Shapeshifters: A History can be ordered online.
John B. Kachuba is an award-winning author and Creative Writing instructor at Ohio University. He has investigated over one hundred haunted locations around the world and his books include Ghosthunters (2007) and Dark Entry (2018).
** This talk will be held online using the Zoom application (available for PC, Mac, iOS and Android). A link to join the talk will be sent to ticketholders one hour before the event starts. **
URL:
Website: https://go.evvnt.com/640715-0?pid=2874
Price: £3 (recommended donation): GBP 0.00
Artist / Speaker: John B. Kachuba
Category: Attractions / Talks and Lectures
There is something about a shapeshifter - a person who can transform into an animal - that captures our imagination; that causes us to want to howl at the moon, or flit through the night like a bat. Werewolves, vampires, demons and other weird creatures appeal to our animal nature, our dark side, our desire to break free of the bonds of society and proper behaviour. Rituals in early cultures worldwide seemingly allowed shamans, sorcerers, witches and wizards to transform at will into animals and back again.
Today there are millions of people who believe that shapeshifters walk among us and may even be world leaders. Real or imaginary, shapeshifters lurk deep in our psyches and remain formidable cultural icons. The myths and magic surrounding shapeshifters are brought vividly to life in John B. Kachuba's compelling and original cultural history. Featuring a fantastic and ghoulish array of examples from history, literature, film, tv and computer games, Shapeshifters explores our secret desire to become something other than human.
Shapeshifters: A History can be ordered online.
John B. Kachuba is an award-winning author and Creative Writing instructor at Ohio University. He has investigated over one hundred haunted locations around the world and his books include Ghosthunters (2007) and Dark Entry (2018).
** This talk will be held online using the Zoom application (available for PC, Mac, iOS and Android). A link to join the talk will be sent to ticketholders one hour before the event starts. **
URL:
Website: https://go.evvnt.com/640715-0?pid=2874
Price: £3 (recommended donation): GBP 0.00
Artist / Speaker: John B. Kachuba
Category: Attractions / Talks and Lectures
Starting Price Per Person
Free
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25 Red Lion Square
London WC1R 4RL
United Kingdom
( Multi-Purpose Events Venue )
25 Red Lion Square
London WC1R 4RL
United Kingdom
( Multi-Purpose Events Venue )
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