In a world where illness, disaster, and misbehavior could be attributed to demonic interference, what relief or protection could be found? How did ancient people seek to protect their minds, bodies, and souls from foul spirits and dark powers? In this presentation, Dr. Miller aims to introduce the complex, often contradictory, world of demons in the Late Antique Mediterranean through a collection of stories to explore the methods, reasons, and training behind demon combat.

Associate professor Robert Cargill is a strong believer in public education and ongoing learning opportunities, which is one of the reasons why he’s been sharing his expertise with major networks for more than 20 years.