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10 Language-to-English Dictionariesbrujería
Pronunciation / Transliteration: bru-je-ri-a
"La brujería ha sido un tema de controversia a lo largo de la historia."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
The practice of magic, especially black magic, or the use of spells and rituals.
"In medieval times, accusations of witchcraft often led to trials and severe punishments." - 2
A system of beliefs and practices involving the supernatural, often associated with the use of charms or spells.
"Modern witchcraft can include various spiritual practices and rituals that draw from ancient traditions."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from Old English 'wiccekraft', combining 'wicce' (witch) and 'kraft' (strength, skill, or craft). Historically used to describe the practice of magical arts, it has evolved from denoting perceived malevolent sorcery in medieval Europe to encompassing modern pagan and neopagan spiritual practices.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Witchcraft" is said worldwide
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sorcellerie
Transliteration: sor-sel-ler-ie
"La sorcellerie a été souvent mal comprise dans l'histoire."
Hexerei
Transliteration: Hex-e-rei
"Hexerei wurde im Mittelalter oft verfolgt."
stregoneria
Transliteration: stre-go-ne-ri-a
"La stregoneria è un tema ricorrente nella letteratura."
brujería
Transliteration: bru-je-ri-a
"La brujería ha sido un tema de controversia a lo largo de la historia."
feitiçaria
Transliteration: fei-ti-çar-i-a
"A feitiçaria é muitas vezes retratada em filmes e livros."
जादू टोना
Transliteration: jaadu tona
"जादू टोना भारतीय संस्कृति में एक महत्वपूर्ण स्थान रखता है।"
巫术
Transliteration: wūshù
"巫术在许多文化中都有其独特的表现形式。"
마법
Transliteration: mabeob
"마법은 많은 이야기에서 중요한 요소입니다."
魔女術
Transliteration: majo-jutsu
"魔女術は日本の伝説にしばしば登場します。"
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