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Witchcraft

Scope note

Study and exercise of supernatural and natural powers for benevolent or malevolent ends, encompassing in varying degrees magic, psychic powers, herbalism, divination, and communication with good or evil spirits.

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

3000191224

Broader Terms used

occult sciences

Term used for

wica
wicca

Created

13yrs ago

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