Witchcraft is the practice of alleged magical powers, with specific elements, beliefs, and attitudes varying considerably between different cultures and societies and even between social groups within the same society. It is often connected to religious belief; the roots of the most widespread Western conception of witchcraft are based on biblical opposition to the practice. However, it should be noted that Western culture and Christianity are not the only sources of witchcraft beliefs, and... więcej

Salem Press Encyclopedia, 2022. 3p.