Witchcraft in Salem

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Witchcraft

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Name here

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Salem 1692-1693

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Witch Trials

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The word witchcraft has good and bad meanings in different cultures around the world. A general definition of witchcraft is the changing of everyday events using supernatural or magical forces.

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Witchcraft

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So-called “witch doctors” use combinations of plants and animals, as well as spirituality or supernatural ability, to treat medical conditions.

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Did you know?

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Healer

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These “witch doctors” are not accused of being witches themselves—they heal illnesses and ailments blamed on witchcraft. “Witch doctor” is often a derogatory term for a traditional healer. Traditional healers, who rely on ancient remedies, are not witch doctors.

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Healers

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Happy Halloween!