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In European cultures witches have most commonly been stereotyped as being women, something reflected in the fact that the majority of those executed during the early modern witch trials were female. As a result, by the 20th century the term witch was sometimes used in a pejorative way to descr...
The Triple Goddess is a powerful symbol in witchcraft that represents the three stages of a woman’s life and the phases of the moon. Her history can be traced back to many ancient cultures where goddesses were often portrayed in triads, consisting of three aspects that represented ...
The contemporary witch community is diverse and vibrant: there are Latinxbrujasand Ukrainian witches and witches born into lineages of mothers and grandmothers who cast spells. There is a recognition of witch traditions in almost all cultures. Today a witch can be someone of any gender andincludes...
The figure of the witch has taken many shapes in different cultures, and one of the most notable is the Baba Yaga, who makes an appearance in this film. She’s a truly terrifying creature, and she is one of those cinematic creations that’s sure to keep the viewer on the edge of the...
Typically, these practitioners draw heavily on the imagery and terminology historically associated with witchcraft in European cultures but invest it with new meanings. The largest of these new religions is Wicca, although the identity of the witch is also adopted by some modern Satanists and other ...
Different cultures had a unique outlook about the uses of witchy wildflowers and plants. People in medieval Germany carried marjoram sprigs to safeguard themselves from a spell, but witches in medieval France used them inlove potions! Agrimony and hazel were used by witch hunters to uncover...
All cultures have some kind of tradition of magical people. For example in India, dayans are powerful witches who use a long, plaited ponytail as another arm that can be stretched and moved around to cast spells. Now that's hair-raising!Geddit!?
similar to the word for “death” in Chinese. As a result, many buildings in China will not have a fourth floor, and many people avoid giving gifts in sets of four. Similarly, the number thirteen is also considered unlucky in Chinese culture, as it is in many other cultures around the...
Discover the mystical world of divination with these 50 types of divination that can help you connect with your intuition, the spiritual realm, and your higher self. Explore the different ways to gain insight, guidance, and clarity in your life's journey