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Witches Brew

October 20, 2021

The Witches Brew is a potion (from Latin potio “drink”) or a liquid that contains medicine, poison, or something that is supposed to have magic powers. Potion derives from the

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Hand of Glory

October 20, 2021

The Hand of Glory is probably the most powerful tool made out of a man’s corpse. With such a candle, witches and sorcerers could cast a spell over the inhabitants

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Magic circle

October 20, 2021

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

October 20, 2021

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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Dolls

October 20, 2021

Dolls have been used in magical rites since the origins of Man. Little wonder then that witches were said to have used them as well. Typically, these dolls were created

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Witch ball

October 20, 2021

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

October 20, 2021

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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Quirins

October 20, 2021

A quirin or quiru is a folkloric stone allegedly is found in the nests of either the lapwing or the hoopoe, two Old World species of birds often confused in

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