"It has been estimated that there are about 400 practising witches in England ... Supernormal powers of healing and thought influence are claimed [for witches]...." 73 p. 230 [More generally,witchcraft is the use of magic,especially evil magic.]
"Trial by water for those suspected of witchcraft." 80 p. 341 [The suspected witch was held underwater until she confessed or died.]
"A devilish potpourri concocted of infants' flesh and the flesh of hanged men." 80 p. 342
"At the witches' mass the holy water was generally urine...." 80 p. 342
A religious ceremony conducted by witches,generally worshipping the evil powers,especially Satan.
"A congress of witches,warlocks,magicians,sorcerers,and necromancers...." 80 p. 342
"That which has the demonic power to be used in sorcery or occult practices." 80 p. 342
"[A] sage or a wise man. But conversely,wizards have also signified men who were adepts in the occult arts,men who were magicians and sorcerers,and men who were professional practitioners of witchcraft." 80 p. 342
"In old dream interpretation,to be chased by a wolf in your dream is an omen [that] you are due to be cheated...." 80 p. 342
Generally in the Western world,the Bible is deemed to be The Word of God. In gnostic and occult traditions,however,the true Word or the true meaning of The Word is hidden and must be discovered,often through a process of occult initiation. Christ is often said to be the living Word of God,the embodiment of divine intent; the second member of the Godhead; Logos. Christ's true identity may,itself,be occult; in Anthroposophy,He is the Sun God. Also see "Logos".
