Aspen The wood of Christ’s cross, and thus in folklore a protection against all evil things. Aspen is a favoured wood for STAKES for confining or destroying Vampires. Branches of aspen laid on the graves of vampires and witches will prevent them from rising up at night to terrorize people.
The priest delegated by the Ordinary to perform this office should first go to confession or at least elicit an act of contrition, and, if…
An amulet is an object believed to have protective power. Amulets are used to ward off Demons, evil, disease, bad luck, misfortune, witches, sorcerers, and…
Santería is a popular religious movement originating in Cuba that combines African and Roman Catholic themes. Santería, “The Way of the Saints,” developed among African…
magic The ability or power to manifest by aligning inner forces with natural and supernatural forces. Inner forces are will, thought and imagination; natural forces…
Witches are practitioners of witchcraft. According to tradition, witches are skilled in sorcery and Magic. Belief in witches, sorcerers and magicians has existed universally since…