Amusing People Of Being A Witch

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Over the centuries, people around the world have had various ideas about witchcraft. Europeans that witches were mainly women. People thought witches made deals with God’s evil enemy, known as “the Devil” or “Satan”. The devil supposedly gave witches money, land, or other valuable gifts. In return, the witches had to help the devil with his evil work. This often meant harming people by supernatural means. People invented ways to tell if someone was a witch. Witches had odd birthmarks or moles called witch marks. Accusing people of being a witch was an easy way to attack your enemies. It was also a way to punish people who were seen as different. People often accused their neighbors if they did not attend church.
As it always has been and will

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