Magic circle
Circles since ancient times have been reputed for magical properties. They were drawn around beds of the sick and mothers who recently bore children to protect them from demons. Their
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Flying Ointment
The witch flying on a broomstick has become the archetype for magic and witchcraft in the Western world. Integral to this archetype is the often overlooked flying ointment. Also known
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Witch ball
A witch ball or speculum is a hollow sphere of plain or stained glass hung in cottage windows in 18th century England to ward off evil spirits, witch’s spells or
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Witch’s Hat
The stereotypical images of a witch includes the typical tall, black, pointed hat with a broad rim. There are different theories as to the origin of this stereotype. The witch’s
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Body parts
People were afraid of witches, and were horrified of the thought of witches using bodies illicitly. Perhaps the most gruesome of a witch’s tools were the body parts she harvested
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The Leaper Between
An Historical Study of the Toad-bone Amulet; its forms, functions, and praxes in popular magic. By Andrew D. Chumbley ©Andrew D. Chumbley, 2001 ……………………………. “And the Lord spake unto
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