7 Unknown facts about Witchcraft

Posted on 03/11/2016 I by: Navneeta

There are many misconceptions which have embarked upon about witches through ages. No, they do not wear pointy headgears or make potions in a huge cauldron or have cackling laughs. Here are 7 of the most fascinating facts from the world of witchcraft to help you clear a few mistaken beliefs. 

Witchcraft is just not Satanism

Satanists worship Lucifer and have existed for almost as long as Christianity. Witchcraft on the other hand, is rooted in pagan beliefs. They do not have any concept of Satan. Worshiping him does not make any sense.

Not all witches are categorized evil

Movies like Wizard of Oz and the Harry Potter series helped us clear this misconception. Witchcraft is not synonymous to black magic. It rather includes both white and black magic.

Not many witches were ever burnt in real

During Salem Witch Trials, 165 people were accused of witchcraft. 31 were imprisoned of which 19 were sentenced to death and of those 19 people, 18 were hanged to death. In America none of the accused was burnt.

Witchcraft is practiced by both the genders

In contrary to the popular belief that witchcraft is a female activity, there are male wizards too.  They are known as warlocks or sorcerers.

Wicca is the religious movement on witchcraft

Wicca emerged from a European witch-cult that was persecuted during the witch trials. Gerald Gardner created this religion and made it public in 1954.

Halloween is not the only time that witches come out

Unlike popular belief, Halloween is not especially marked in a witch's calendar. It is actually more fun than serious. Easter is associated with witches in Sweden.

Mayong in Assam is a popular Land of Black Magic

It is a prevalent belief that people of Mayong practice black magic and they have cures to all ailments. It is also believed that they can transform people to animals, make them disappear and tame beasts.