Witchcraft Quiz 3

Enchanted World

A worldview where the supernatural and natural are deeply intertwined, with spirits and magical entities influencing human existence.

Disenchantment

The process by which the world becomes 'de-magicked,' often linked to rationalism and the decline of belief in supernatural forces.

Enchanted World

A worldview where the supernatural and natural are deeply intertwined, with spirits and magical entities influencing human existence.

Disenchantment

The process by which the world becomes 'de-magicked,' often linked to rationalism and the decline of belief in supernatural forces.

Fairies, Goblins, Spirits, Pookas

Supernatural beings from European folklore, believed to act as intermediaries between the human and spiritual worlds.

Esoteric Knowledge

Hidden, mystical teachings accessible only to a select few, often including secret doctrines and occult wisdom.

Astrology

The study of celestial influences on human life, historically regarded as a science in medieval Europe.

Alchemy

An esoteric practice aimed at transforming matter, such as turning base metals into gold, often blending with spiritual disciplines.

Numerology

The mystical study of numbers, thought to reveal hidden truths about the universe and the divine will.

Natural Magic

The use of hidden properties within nature for beneficial purposes, as opposed to demonic magic involving evil spirits.

Johannes Kepler

A pivotal figure in the Scientific Revolution known for his laws of planetary motion, published in his works 'Astronomia Nova' (1609) and 'Harmonices Mundi' (1619). He was a proponent of astrology, believing in the influence of celestial bodies on human affairs.

Demonic Arts

Practices involving the summoning or making pacts with demons for supernatural powers, associated with witchcraft.

Thomas Aquinas

A medieval theologian who integrated Aristotelian philosophy with Christian doctrine, acknowledging the existence of magic.

Erasmus

A Renaissance humanist who criticized superstition and advocated for rational thought within Christendom.

Martin Luther

Leader of the Protestant Reformation who rejected many Catholic rituals while maintaining belief in witchcraft.

Thou Shalt Not Suffer a Witch to Live!

A biblical command from Exodus 22:18 serving as justification for the persecution of witches.

Jean Calvin

A central figure of the Protestant Reformation known for emphasizing God's sovereignty and condemning magic.

Printing Press

An invention that facilitated the mass distribution of books, including religious texts and witch-hunting manuals.

Corpus Christi Procession

A Catholic tradition celebrating the Eucharist that Protestants often rejected as superstitious.

Idolatry

The worship of false gods or images, condemned by Christians as linked to both witchcraft and magic.