Blasting is the ability of witches to interfere with or destroy the fertility of man, beast and crop. This malicious destruction was considered a common activity among witches, and remedies and preventive
In Wicca and Paganism, “blessed be” is a widely used salutation and parting in conversation and correspondence. A common variation is “bright blessings.” SEE ALSO: Witchcraft Glossary Witchcraft SOURCE: The Encyclopedia of
The book of shadows is in contemporary witchcraft and Wicca, a book of beliefs, rituals, Witchcraft laws and ethics, herbal and healing lore, incantations, chants, dances, spells, divination methods, rituals and miscellaneous
Marion Zimmer Bradley (1930-1999) Best selling science fiction and fantasy author and mentor of women in Wicca. Marion Zimmer Bradley’s novels carry such Wiccan themes as the power of women and worship
In folk Magic, brass is considered to be effective in repelling witches and evil spirits. It has been used in the making of numerous kinds of amulets. Brass bells hung on the
A broom is a primary means of travel for witches, enabling them to travel at tremendous speed, according to lore. There are different origins of the association of brooms with witches. One
bruja/brujo The feminine and masculine names, respectively, for the witches of Mexico, Mesoamerica and Hispanic communities in the United States. Of the two, the bruja, the woman, is more prevalent and considered
Raymond Buckland (1934- ) English Witch called “the Father of American Witchcraft,” who introduced Witchcraft to America. After moving to the United States in 1962, Raymond Buckland became a leading authority on
Budapest, Z (1940- ) Founder of the first feminist witches’ coven and the main branch of Dianic Wicca. Z Budapest (her feminist name) was born Zsusanna Mokcsay in Budapest, Hungary, on January
GeorgeBurroughs (d. 1692) Minister accused of witchcraft and executed in the Salem Witches hysteria in Massachusetts in 1692 to 1693. George Burroughs served as minister of Salem Village from 1680 to 1982.
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