2006-12-07 21:14:17 · 3 answers · asked by sunset_bridge 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
An athame is a blade which is only used in the spiritual realm to direct energy (example: casting a circle) or to cut/divide things on that realm (example: cutting a doorway in a circle once it's cast). In some traditions, it is a dagger with two sharp edges and usually has a black handle. It is a ritual knife and is never used to cut things in the physical realm.
A boline is a knife that is used for magical purposes in the physical realm. It is the practical tool that one uses to cut cords, wands, inscribe candles, etc. In some traditions, it has a white handle.
2006-12-07 23:00:09 · answer #1 · answered by Witchy 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The athame is a ritual tool that can be used to direct energy when casting circle, among other things. The boline is usually used when working with plants/herbs.
2006-12-07 23:04:50 · answer #2 · answered by Belisama 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Sorry I'm not Wiccan but I have friends that are. I remember something about them being ritual blades of some sort. Thats all I know.
2006-12-07 21:23:08 · answer #3 · answered by Darktania 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋