concept   witchcraft
15 commonsense assertions
Cultures (15) • African cultures (1) • Western culture (1) • Middle Eastern countries (1) • Latin America (1) • Medieval Europe (1) • Caribbean (1) • Colonial America (1) • Contemporary Pagan communities (1) • Malawi (1) • Medieval England (1) • Mexico (1) • Modern science (1) • Northern European countries (1) • Sweden (1) • folk belief (1)
# Concept Culture Statement Freq.
1 witchcraft African cultures Witchcraft beliefs are integral to the culture and spirituality of many African countries. 10
2 witchcraft Western culture Witchcraft is largely considered superstition and historically associated with persecution in modern Western culture. 9
3 witchcraft Middle Eastern countries Witchcraft is taboo and condemned in Middle Eastern countries due to religious beliefs. 6
4 witchcraft Latin America Syncretic witchcraft in Latin America combines indigenous and Catholic beliefs. 2
5 witchcraft Medieval Europe During Medieval Europe, there was fear and persecution of accused practitioners of witchcraft due to their association with magic and curses. 2
6 witchcraft Caribbean Witchcraft is associated with traditional spiritual practices and is seen as a part of Caribbean cultural heritage. 1
7 witchcraft Colonial America Witchcraft in Colonial America led to notable witch trials, including the infamous Salem witch trials, reflecting societal anxieties and tensions. 1
8 witchcraft Contemporary Pagan communities Witchcraft is embraced as a modern spiritual practice in Contemporary Pagan communities and celebrated in festivals like Wiccan sabbats. 1
9 witchcraft Malawi In Malawi, belief in witchcraft is widespread and often affects social interactions. 1
10 witchcraft Medieval England During Medieval England, fear of witches and belief in witchcraft resulted in widespread witch trials and persecutions. 1
11 witchcraft Mexico Witchcraft in Mexico is a unique blend of indigenous beliefs and Catholicism. 1
12 witchcraft Modern science Modern science rejects witchcraft as it is not supported by empirical evidence or scientific principles. 1
13 witchcraft Northern European countries Witchcraft in Northern European countries is associated with folklore of witches riding broomsticks and brewing potions. 1
14 witchcraft Sweden In Sweden, witchcraft is widely disbelieved and considered fictional or outdated. 1
15 witchcraft folk belief Witchcraft is a widely accepted folk belief with significant power in some communities. 1