#312 | A History of Witches | Misogyny, Magic and Murder
English Learning for Curious Minds
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The History of Witches
The idea of witches does exist in cultures across the globe. But today we will be discussing European witches. A defining feature of these witches was that they could be any ordinary person who practices magic. In contrast, many other traditions and beliefs see witches as beings with inherent supernatural powers. These European style witches were usually women, but could occasionally be men, children, or even animals. And fundamentally, their use of magic was believed to make them a follower, or even worse, a lover of the devil.
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