Pagan Religions in Five Minutes - Suzanne Owen

Pagan Religions in Five Minutes - Suzanne Owen

20. Can Anyone be Called a “Witch”?

Pagan Religions in Five Minutes - Suzanne Owen

Francesca Po

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The term “witch” has been used in a derogatory way in religious and cultural contexts. Wicca reappropriated the term to empower its practitioners. In contemporary culture, “witch” can describe individuals related to pagan, indigenous, or esoteric practices. Using the term responsibly and respecting the origins of witchcraft practices is important.

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Po, Francesca. 20. Can Anyone be Called a “Witch”?. Pagan Religions in Five Minutes. Equinox eBooks Publishing, United Kingdom. Oct 2024. ISBN 9781800505254. https://www.equinoxpub.com/home/view-chapter/?id=45487. Date accessed: 27 Apr 2024 doi: 10.1558/equinox.45487. Oct 2024

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