History of Witchcraft, Black Magic, and Sorcery
The prototypical "magicians" were a class of priests, the Magi of Zoroastrianism, and their reputation together with that of Ancient Egypt shaped the hermeticism of Hellenistic religion. The Greek mystery religions had strongly magical components, and in Egypt, a large number of magical papyri, in Greek, Coptic, and Demotic, have been recovered. These sources contain early instances of much of the magical lore that later became part of Western cultural expectations about the practice of magic, especially ceremonial magic.
History
Magic and witchcraft have existed and endured since the dawn of time. Through countless periods of trials and tribulations, the champions of the craft have carried the traditions forward. There have been great sufferings and great triumphs along the way and magic and witchcraft are presently experiencing a time of resurgence, awakening, and enlightenment.
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Wicca versus Traditional Witchcraft
