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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. | + | '''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. The famous [[British]] [[Pendle Witch]] trials of 1612AD are an example of the punishment meted out to witches by certain members of the [[Catholic]] church. |
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Revision as of 00:38, May 11, 2007
Template:Expand 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. The famous British Pendle Witch trials of 1612AD are an example of the punishment meted out to witches by certain members of the Catholic church.
Modern Usage
The term "witchhunt" is also used to denote a political crusade against a particular group.
See also:
- Harry Potter characters, female