2007-03-17 21:53:45 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Science & Mathematics ➔ Other - Science
"Witch" comes from the Anglo-Saxon wicce (meaning witch), which in turn derives from an Indo-European root word meaning to bend or change or do magic/religion (making it related to "wicker," "wiggle," and even "vicar"). It is possibly also related to the Old Norse vitki (meaning wizard), derived from root words meaning "wise one" or "seer." "Warlock" (rarely used, for male Witches) is from the Old Norse var?lokkur, "spirit song" (not "oath-breaker"). Related words are "Pagan," meaning a country dweller, and "Heathen," a dweller on the heath, both of which peoples were the European equivalent of the Native Americans and other indigenous, nature-worshipping people.
Today, a Witch is a woman or man who practices a life-affirming, Earth- and nature-oriented religion, honoring Divinity in female as well as (or instead of) male aspects, and practicing Magic (which some Witches spell "magick," to distinguish it from stage illusions). There are many different traditions of Witches, encompassing many beliefs in addition to these. Some traditions are practiced by women only, and recognize only the Divine Feminine, the Goddess. Others include men and recognize a male god in addition to the Goddess. Some traditions may date back to before the Spanish Inquisition, others have been in existence for only a few years. The strength of the Witches' religion (also called "the Craft" or "Wicca") lies in its diversity; it is a living, growing religious tradition.
Witchcraft today may be seen as the sum total of all a Witch's practices, including but not limited to: spellcasting, divination ("fortune telling"), meditation, herbalism, ritual and ritual drama, singing and dancing to raise energy, healing, clairvoyance and other psychism, creative mythology, and more.
As a religion, the Craft is a revival and/or reconstruction of the pre-Christian religions of Europe, especially Northern Europe (giving us Celtic or Norse traditions), sometimes elsewhere (giving us Graeco-Roman, Egyptian, or Levantine traditions). Many of us have turned for inspiration to the still-living indigenous traditions of other lands, such as Australia, Asia, India, and the Americas. Some of us , recognizing that we are American Witches, work with deities and land-spirits of local Amerindian tribes, though we do not claim to be members of any Amerindian tradition. As Margot Adler, a Witchcraft authority, has written, "The real tradition of the Craft is creativity." ..
2007-03-17 22:02:00 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
It's amazing how many people love what is evil and hate God. It just proves the bible is right and the words of the Lord Jesus Christ will always stand and can never be changed or destroyed. I'm glad i'm on the winning side and Satan doesn't have a chance. Satan's power is not even a drop in the bucket compared to the power of JESUS!! Unless those whom practice witchcraft or any other satanic worship repent of their wickedness, they will surely burn in hell for ever, along with Satan - Repent while you have the chance - Jesus loves you enough to save you if you repent: I'll preach to the world whether they like it or not - reject it or not - it will be told. Matthew 7:13-14 13 Enter ye in at the strait gate: for wide is the gate, and broad is the way , that leadeth to destruction, and many there be which go in thereat: 14 Because strait is the gate, and narrow is the way, which leadeth unto life, and few there be that find it.
2016-03-29 04:34:43 · answer #2 · answered by Donna 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hola 7!!
You should take a trip to India, South Africa, Nigeria and other central Africa countries and make sure you don't stay in the cities and town... visit the rural areas and you will find crazy people who think they are "witches"
Just make sure you don't drink or eat anything they offer you... who knows, you may be chowing some human intestines...
My own perspective... There is no witchcraft, grew up in South Africa and never saw any person who has been bewitched and I never saw anyone flying on a loaf of bread or a broom... I know work and travel all over and I have been to the 'no go zones' and i did not see any bewitched people...
Its all rubbish..
2007-03-17 22:00:23 · answer #3 · answered by Mac-C 4 · 1⤊ 3⤋
Witch means a woman who uses magic for an evil purpose.i.e maswizard. And witchcraft means sorcery,use of magic.
2007-03-17 22:32:08 · answer #4 · answered by khushi 2 · 0⤊ 3⤋
Lookup the dicationary for example
Long man.
It is evil and bad staff being done by people to contaminate others.
2007-03-17 22:08:31 · answer #5 · answered by Morris, KIP 2 · 0⤊ 3⤋
You know, you can easliy look it up in a dictionary.
2007-03-17 21:57:35 · answer #6 · answered by JD 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Depends on if you mean the "Wiccan" type or the "Bewitched/Harry Potter" type.
2007-03-17 21:56:30 · answer #7 · answered by wigginsray 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Black Magic
2007-03-17 22:24:25 · answer #8 · answered by Expression 5 · 0⤊ 3⤋
This is all nonsense
2007-03-17 22:01:50 · answer #9 · answered by Animesh 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋