Johannes Cuntius: The Pentsch Vampire Johannes Cuntius, also known as the Pentsch Vampire, is one of the stranger cases in early modern vampire lore. His story comes from Silesia and was recorded
A Devil’s pact is a pledge to serve the Devil or one of his Demons. The pact may be made orally, but according to lore it is best to write it on virgin parchment and sign it in blood. The
Salt is a preservative linked to luck and protection against evil. Salt superstitions have a long history going back to ancient times. Folklore. Salt is essential to health, as well as a
Score, John (d. 1979) Also known as m, John Score was an influential figure in Britain during the formative years of the re-emergence of Paganism and Witchcraft, the latter of which Score
Sorcerers in many cultures send animals, birds, insects, spirits, animated objects and allegedly even bewitched corpses to carry out Curses—usually of death— against victims (see sorcery). The animal may be the sorcerer’s
The seventh child of a seventh child is in folklore, people who possess magical powers. Seven is the most mystical and magical of numbers. Since the middle Ages, the seventh son of
Sigils are symbols linked to names and sets of ideas, by which spirits or deities may be called into awareness and controlled. The term comes from the Latin sigillum, which means “seal.”
Silver has long held a special place in magical traditions. Among modern Pagans, Witches, occult practitioners, and lunar mystics, it is often regarded as one of the most spiritually receptive metals. It
A solitary is a contemporary Pagan or Witch who practices a tradition and worships alone rather than as a member of a Coven or group. During the early public years of Witchcraft
A spell is a spoken or written formula that, in an act of Magic, is intended to cause or influence a course of events. Belief in and use of spells have been
In folk Magic, a black spider eaten every morning between two slices of buttered bread will endow one with great strength and power. According to lore, witches could raise storms at sea
Spirit exorcism is the dismissal or expulsion of an interfering spirit. Spirit Exorcisms are performed in many cultures when human problems are deemed to be caused by spirits, including the dead. “Spirit
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