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Meddling and Peddling Poisons and Potions

Apr 3 2025

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Meddling and Peddling Poisons and Potions

In Greek mythology, Medea, princess of Colchis, was regarded as a sorceress, an accomplished “pharmakeía” and is often depicted as a high-priestess of the goddess, Hecate. When Medea was abandoned by her husband Jason in favour of Glauke, princess of Corinth, she took revenge on her rival by sending her a dress and a crown […]

by Dr. Micki Pistorius

DR. MICKI PISTORIUS

Psychologist, Author & Profiler

After earning my BA, I worked for eight years in print and television journalism. Then, I was accepted into the University of Pretoria’s psychology program, where I earned a doctorate and became a psychological profiler for the South African Police Service. After resigning from that position, I returned to journalism, writing and producing documentaries before opening my own psychology practice. I continued lecturing internationally and authored seven books, including the bestseller Catch Me a Killer. In 2010, I pursued an Honours degree in Biblical Archaeology…

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