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'''A Witch''' (sometimes spelled ''wytch'' as in the old [[English]]) is a female practitioner of the [[occult]] or [[pagan]] rites. In the past many witches were burnt at the stake. In Exodus 22:18 the [[Bible]] specifically bans witchcraft under penalty of death. A famous case are the [[British]] [[Pendle Witch]] trials of 1612 AD.

'''A Witch''' is a male or female practitioner of [[Wicca]] or witchcraft.

 

In the past many witches were burnt at the stake - most of, if not all, these witches knew nothing of [[Wicca]] or witchcraft, and were witches only in the imaginations of those accusing them. In Exodus 22:18 the [[Bible]] specifically bans witchcraft under penalty of death. A famous case is the [[British]] [[Pendle Witch]] trials of 1612 AD.

In romantic times, witches became popular figures of novels and fairy-tales. Most of the times they were of evil and dangerous character, but there are also examples of benevolent character. At about the same time they became popular carneval figures.  

In romantic times, witches became popular figures of novels and fairy-tales. Most of the times they were of evil and dangerous character, but there are also examples of benevolent character. At about the same time they became popular carneval figures.