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WITCH HUNTS  

What do modern practitioners have in common with the supposed witches of the witch hunt? Could those accused of witchcraft then have been practicing something like modern Wicca?

The era of witch hunts exhibited a noticeably smaller life expectancy than the modern age, and living until an age even as advanced as sixty was extremely rare. Older individuals were seen as abnormal and thus, to the conformist mindset prevalent at the time, a threat.

Due to various pop culture notions about witchcraft, the nature and divinity reverence at the heart of the Wicca religion is often lost beneath a lot of distortions.

This essay takes an indepth look at the treatment of women dureing the Middle Ages at the hieght of the "Witch-hunts"

Salem is either the best place or the worst place to celebrate Halloween, depending on your personal views of witches and their depiction, witchcraft, and paganism.

The witch hunts from 1480 to 1700 were in part facilitated by the negative perceptions of women during the time period of their occurrence. For every male victim of the witch hunts, four females lost their lives. This essay explores the misogyny behind witch hunts.

Aside from religious motives, witch hunts from 1480 to 1700 were made possible by the time period's lack of restraint for political practices that provided only a flimsy cover for theft of property and politicians' attempts to destroy both their subjects and each other.

What started the witch hunting craze? Who were these people looking for and what had these people done? Also how much of what we know is actually true?

In today's society, many people seem to think that the terms Wicca and Witchcraft are one and the same. This could not be further from the truth. There are some fundamental differences that should not be ignored.

The Pendle Witches are famous throughout northern England and are used by parents to scare misbehaving children. Read on to find out who they really were and what happened to them.

A comprehensive guide to basic methods of Magic and Witchcraft from visualization to creating and casting your own Magic Spells effectively.

A look out how Wicca and Witchcraft are confused and how it has had negative affects on the religion.

When performing a witchcraft spell, you will typically want to choose a candle color that corresponds with your intention. Colors carry certain vibrations, which can help lend more power to your spell.

I, yours truly, am here to discuss witchcraft and money spells. I'm here to discuss the danger surrounding one spell in particular: the money spell.

Love spells have a long history. Although, love spells are sold all over the Internet, it is actually better to create your own. This article offers guidelines for creating love spells and three original love spells.

Witchcraft is distantly derived from the many pagan religions of long ago, and was then altered by the introduction of Christianity and its biblical Devil. Witchcraft is a meeting ground between religion, folk medicine, and also the curiosity and fear of the unexplained.

Gerald Gardner, the 'founder' of Wicca, has been attributed with many things regarding the religion. How many of these accomplishments are true? What debates are there over authenticity? Validity?

The persecution of "witches" in Europe was a horrid practice during a time when the modern values of toleration, reason, due process, and gender equality were far more seldom manifested than today. This essay examines some of the factors leading to such atrocities.

An overview of Witchcraft, its traditions and its members.

Scented incense can be a great addition to any witchcraft spell or magickal work you perform. If possible, you will want to choose the right scent to add more power to your spell.

It's ironic that most horror fans derogate religion. Horror is a decidedly Christian genre. I can't count how many...

Some say that witchcraft and Wicca is the work of the devil, while others say it is a nature-based religion of peace. So what is the truth behind this "alternative" faith? And what is the difference between a Wiccan and a Witch?

Nic Cage is the wicker man, lured to an island, lead through a maze of deceipt and finally made an example of in this disappointing thriller

Herbs can be a wonderful addition to any spell or magickal working. By nature, most herbs have certain properties that will help enhance the outcome of your intention.

What led to these accusations?

When you think of witchcraft, you probably envision old, ugly, wart-ridden women dressed in black robes, hovering over a cauldron. Or perhaps you would more quickly think of recent Hollywood images of witches, sexy teens sporting obnoxious attitudes.

Everyone has heard of the Salem witch trials. But few have heard of Andover, Massachusetts. Andover has the startling record for accusing the most people of witchcraft during the Salem witch trials. Andover breaks some other Salem witchcraft trial records as well.

Do teens have rational reasons for choosing to practice Wicca and witchcraft?

Dead Witch Walking is based in a world that is similar to our own, only except in that world there are vampires, witches, were-wolves, pixies and other creatures that go bump in the night.

Our scary encounter with a wicca witch.

I was also pleased with the appendix explaining what witchcraft really is. It included brief paragraphs on our beliefs, something that is usually overlooked in many witchcraft books.

A great little hocus-pocus expansion for the Sims on PC, Making Magic added over 175 new things to the game. With a host of spells, charms, and ingredients that can be used to enhance the game, a listing of them sure can be handy

New versions of coffee shops are beginning to pop up all over the country. Recently we have seen the "free" shop, where patrons aren't obligated to pay. Now we have The Witches Brew where you can unwind, eat, perform, and have your tarot cards read all before dinner.

Exploring the role of witchcraft in William Shakespeare's Macbeth

The 1486 book, The Malleus Maleficarum (The Hammer of Witches) was among the most violently prejudiced writings in history; it claimed the inferiority of women to males in every respect and blamed on this inferiority women's alleged susceptibility to witchcraft.

1 burned alive at Verkhnesadovye. And a 55 year old woman doused with gasoline and set afire at Hammanskraael, South Africa. These people, condemned as witches, were not persecuted in the 16th or 17th century. The latest headlines are right now.

The early 16th-century Protestant reformers Martin Luther and John Calvin were brutal, superstitious, intolerant, and repressive individuals who exploited popular stereotypes of "witches" in order to persecute those who disagreed with their views.

How some analyst view the popular To Catch a Predator program.

Magic ball knitting is a vibrant, frugal way to turn your yarn scraps into a beautiful finished project. Read on to discover a step by step guide to getting started with magic ball knitting, plus some specific tips and tricks for great magic ball results.

The Mr. Clean Magic Eraser is safe on most any surface and is a great way to clean stubborn stains on most any hard surface. It is a great cleaning product for floors, walls and just about everything in between.

To explain what folk magic is. To give a little history behind the practice and explain what it is about.

This article describes some of the lesser known facets of the origins of the nature-based faith called "Wicca" or Witchcraft.

Magic is simply energy, and the act of performing magic is just focus and amplification of these energies; energies which are inherent in everything.

A man in Indonesia says he dislikes President Bush and so is putting black magic spells on him to cause chaos. So along with the Democrats, War in Iraq and War on Terror he now has to worry about Black Magic. Or just do as I did and laugh about it!!

There is a movie that will touch your heart in theaters right now. It will reach back into your memories when you believed that fairies existed and magic was around every corner. It is called "Pan's Labyrinth." See it.

1-2-3 Magic is a book and a video that can help you deal with your wild, out of control children. Even if your children are not that bad this will make them even better.

A preview of the 2006 NBA season for the Orlando Magic.

What do writers and readers expect from fiction that contains magic?