Spells
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A spell is a broken or written formula that, in an act of magic, is intended to cause or influence a particular course of events. Belief in and use of spells have been universal since ancient times and have been an integral part of religious practices. Methods vary according to culture, but all spell work is based on a ritual of some sort.
Anatomy of a spell
An act of magic requires a magician, witch or sorcerer; a ritual; and a spell. The spell consists of words or incantations (sometimes called a charm or rune); the ritual is a set of actions done while the words are being spoken. The ancient Egyptians believed words were so powerful that speaking them would bring about the desired goal. Words and names of power were vital to Egyptian magic and had to be pronounced correctly and with the proper intonation. In Western ceremonial magic, the ultimate name of power is the Tetragrammaton, YHWH (Yahweh), the sacred name of God.[1]
References
- ↑ Guiley, R. (1989) The Encyclopedia of Witches and Witchcraft, Facts on File, New York, New York
