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Love potions and spells are always thought to be part of plots in romantic comedies. But did you know that people have been trying to make love magic work since ancient times?

Join Brandy and Raven as they explore the strange and weird ways people have tried to trick those into love.

Music: Luck Witch by Audio Hertz

Sources:

https://www.allure.com/story/real-life-witches-myths-misconceptions

https://www.thoughtco.com/greek-eros-and-philia-love-magic-120990

https://www.researchgate.net/publication/283562582_The_Authority_of_Greek_Mythic_Narratives_in_the_Magical_Papyri

https://lovespell.tips/love-spells-myths-need-know/

http://discover.windowsonitaly.com/en/romance-mythology/

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https://www.historyanswers.co.uk/medieval-renaissance/mandrake-menstrual-blood-10-medieval-love-potion-recipes-and-ingredients/

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