
Toni
Brander
Doctoral Researcher, Study of Cultures
PhD Student
I specialize in the study of Western esotericism, European witchcraft and the history of magic.
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Areas of expertise
Western Esotericism
Witchcraft
Study of Magic
History of Magic
Folk Belief
Social Class and Esotericism
Research
I'm currently working on my PhD disseration about a Helsinki based coven called "The Tattarisuo Coven", which was active in 1930s. I research the different building blocks behind Tattarisuo Coven's magical pratice and esoteric worldview. The research project focuses on the group's distinctive rituals and magical worldview which combines elements from Finnish folk belief and international esoteric traditions of ritual magic. The study also focuses on working class esotericism and on magical rituals as means of class warfare.