Magic, angels & demons: Ahuvia lecture listed as a best thing to do in Seattle | The Stranger

Ancient magical artifact (a bowl) depicting demons, ringed with Aramaic. Found in Iraq. From the University of Pennsylvania Museum collection.

Assistant Professor Mika Ahuvia’s lecture titled “Jewish engagement with magic, angels and demons” was featured as one of best 66 things to do in Seattle last week. Ahuvia shared evidence from her recent and forthcoming publications about Jewish engagement with magic, angels, and demons in the ancient world.

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Mika Ahuvia

Prof. Ahuvia is not accepting new MA or PhD students for the 2025-2026 academic year Mika Ahuvia is an associate professor of Classical Judaism in the Henry M. Jackson School... More