Name: The Garden of Thanatos: Plants and Preparations for Working with the Dead
Start: 2026-05-08T13:30:00-0500
End: 2026-05-08T14:45:00-0500

The Garden of Thanatos: Plants and Preparations for Working with the Dead

Friday May 8, 2026 1:30pm - 2:45pm CDT

Bourbon

The realm of the Greenwood is intimately tied to the cycles of life, death, and resurrection. In this class we will explore ways we may partner with botanical allies in necromantic magic and ancestral veneration. We will also unearth a treasury of folklore as we meet a diverse array of plants who might aid us in conjuring, fortifying, and the exorcism of spirits of the dead.

Speakers

Matthew Venus

Teacher, Author, Apothecary, Diviner, Spiritus Arcanum

Matthew Venus is a traditional witch, artist, and folk magician based in Salem, Massachusetts, whose craft is centered around a deep heart of animism and a dedication to ancestral and land-based traditions. Over the past two decades, Matthew has been sharing his teachings with students... Read More →

Friday May 8, 2026 1:30pm - 2:45pm CDT
Bourbon 300 Bourbon Street, The Royal Sonesta

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