Description:
In this video, we take a journey into the world of witchcraft across various religions and throughout history. From ancient Egyptian and Mesopotamian beliefs to the role of magic in Abrahamic religions, Buddhism, and other spiritual traditions, we explore the question: Was witchcraft merely a myth to scare people, or was it a reality in past cultures?
We delve into the symbols, rituals, and fascinating stories that have captured the human imagination for thousands of years. This video invites you to gain a deeper understanding of the concept of witchcraft throughout history and its influence across different religions.
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References:
1. The Encyclopedia of Witchcraft and Magic by Richard Cavendish
2. Witchcraft: A Very Short Introduction by Malcolm Gaskill
3. The History of Witchcraft and Demonology by Montague Summers
4. The Oxford Handbook of Witchcraft in Early Modern Europe and Colonial America edited by Brian P. Levack
5. Witches and Neighbors: The Social and Cultural Context of European Witchcraft by Robin Briggs
6. Magic, Witchcraft, and the Otherworld: An Anthropological Perspective by Susan Greenwood
7. The Witchcraft Sourcebook edited by Brian P. Levack
8. Religion and the Decline of Magic by Keith Thomas
9. The History of Magic by Eliphas Levi