{{stub}}'''A Witch''' is a female practitioner of the [[occult]]. In the past many witches were burnt at the stake. In Exodus 22:18 the [[Bible]] specifically bans witchcraft under penalty of death. The term "witchhunt" is also used to denote a political crusade against a particular group.
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'''A Witch''' is a female practitioner of the [[occult]]. In the past many witches were burnt at the stake. In Exodus 22:18 the [[Bible]] specifically bans witchcraft under penalty of death. The term "witchhunt" is also used to denote a political crusade against a particular group.