For thousands of years, people have placed curses on their enemies and wished them misfortune. Many of these hexes have involved pleas to the forces of the occult with prayers and rituals. Sometimes ...

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A contemporary context is provided alongside its’ continuity through the ages. The explosion of witch trials during the 17th century in Europe is explored using vivid illustrations of trials and ...