Black magic

connotation. In fact, it was divided into two – white magic and black magic. White magic was used by healers, wise men and women, as well as others who fit this category. Black magic, on the other hand, were practiced by those who sought to harm others, thus used their abilities for evil. It was this kind of magic that got a person labelled as a witch rather than the titles used for the practitioners of white magic. A witch was someone who used magic to cause harm unto others, including animals.…

windows act as eyes and the lock is full of teeth. It is surrounded by a fence whose post is made of human bones and topped with skulls whose blazing eye sockets light up the forest. Usually the hut is guarded by hungry dogs, evil geese, swans or a black cat. Most of those who go in never leave, as Baba Yaga washes them, feeds them and then sits them on a giant spatula, before putting them in her oven. In many stories, the fate of those entering her hut is in their own hands. A guest may, or may…

In Peru, and throughout South and Central America, people who practice folk magic are called Bruja/os and witchcraft is called brujeria. Although Brujas may have negative connotations, like being malevolent or tricksters, that it is only because of the influence European missionaries. When they came to convert the indigenous people to Christianity, they saw Brujeria as black magic and devil worship. In order to assimilate indigenous people to European culture, they created the…

of magic powers, especially evil ones, to make things happen. In Europe during the Protestant Reformation, most of the witchcraft was blamed on the female, only few were the male. Belief in witchcraft was ancient and was found in the Bible, classical law and literature, and popular folklore. In the 5th century AD, Christian…

We have to look at someone else’s culture through their culture lens. That deals with all aspects of life no matter a person’s occupation. On November 19, 2015, I went to a lecture by Dr. Angela Bratton called, “Witchdoctors, Relationship, and the Body.” At the lecture, she had discussed topics like culture, witchdoctors, relational issues, diseases, and among other things. Dr. Bratton talked about Cultural Anthropology. Anthropology is the study of humans. Cultural is shared knowledge passed…

worried about Baz? Because she has feelings for him. What is the Mage doing? He’s been raiding magician’s houses, looking for dark magic. What is the reason that is keeping Agatha from running away with Baz? Her parents would disown her. What’s the worst thing you can do to a magician? Steal his voice. (Related to question 6) Why is that? Because magicians can’t do magic without words. What is the thing that Dr. Wellbelove hates the most? The Pitches. He says they’re cruel and elitist.…

of the fact that those who are Wiccans are the ones that are more interested in science. As Amy described Wiccans often see the world around us in a different sense, and want science to back up these concepts. This religion is not solely based on magic and the harmony within the universe, but the scientific meanings of the human mind and…

imagination or hallucination, situated outside the realm of reality. However, to Shakespeare and his audience the actuality of the supernatural was very real. Fairies would roam the countryside; any neighbour could be a witch or mage and the practice of magic could be learned from books like any other academic subject. In William Shakespeare’s Macbeth , Banquo and Macbeth stumble upon the Weird Sisters, who make mystic prophecies of the pair’s future. In The Tempest , the mage Prospero conjures…

In Bailey’s article, he describes superstition according to early Christian and medieval writers as “a serious error” (Bailey, pg. 633). Through a theological lens, superstition was seen as religion that was “observed beyond proper measure” (Bailey, pg. 633). In other words, there was a great fear of actions that worshiped or had an association with demons. In addition, there was a belief that charms and spells, despite being corrupted means, would have the efficacy to end in real results. In…

Movie Night at Torr Neverwhon It was movie night in Dr. Aeon's tower sanctum of Torr Neverwhon, or, more accurately, it was Sturdiman Serial night. Sunset Aeon had long since finished her housekeeping chores; simple specialized magical cantrips long-since perfected for mundane tasks. Her Sanctum was neat as a pin, she had available ample refreshments such as popcorn and adult beverages. Most importantly, her magical Sturdiman Movie Maker simulacrum had finished generating tonight's exciting…