Personal Topic--Witchcraft
The first example of a witch that I ever saw was on The Wizard of Oz. Green skin, big nose, warts, you name it. Like almost every child who sees this stereotypical portrayal of a witch, I was scared. I kept checking under my bed, in my closet and behind me on the road when I was riding my bike for some green-skinned pointy hat wearing woman to be there. Then one day I was talking to my grandmother about our family history. She had said that there had been a few witches in our lineage, some black witches, and some white witches. Of course, this immediately got my heart pumping, because they would certainly be chasing after me since I knew. She then explained to me why they were considered witches in their time. They were the village ‘healer’ of sorts, making herbal concoctions for those who were ill, and being the ‘go to’ person for their advice. She then told me that this would make me a hereditary witch. This caused a spark of interest in my mind, however since I was of such a young age, the spark faded quickly. When I was in high school the subject was brought up again. I was Editor-In-Chief of the high school newspaper, and we were doing an article on cults and the ways they lure people into their groups.
The first book I ever read on witchcraft was by a man who had died one year prior, Scott Cunningham. The title of the book was Wicca: A Guide for the Solitary Practitioner. The book first made me feel a little uncomfortable; growing up in a Christian community, I was taught that witchcraft was wrong, and that it was satanic. After reading the book, I was enlightened by the knowledge of this author. His words were free flowing and understandable, not mumbo-jumbo voodoo speak I was expecting.
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Witchcraft Drugs,
Wiccan Rede,
Solitary Practitioner,
Cohen Reckart,
Gleason Zimmerman,
Santeria Wicca,
One-year Day,
Ceremonial Magick,
Retrieved July,
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Approximate Pages = 4 (250 words per page double spaced)
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