Episode 7: The Symbol of the Familiar

We’re all well aware of the archetype of the witch—the mysterious woman, often seen as an outsider who lives alone on the fringes of society, who works in secrecy to perfect her magic spells, lunar rituals, and banquets with the Devil. Though stories and depictions of the witch are wild and variegated, one detail of her life is quite consistent; the witch is always accompanied by her familiar. The familiar is a small creature who lives with the witch, who helps her perform her rites and ritua...