1. A person who works with the devil.
   A person who uses magic and natural forces.
2. Yeah, what IS a witch?

Listen, there's no definitive witch test so don't bother trying to see if one floats like they tried in Salem.

1. with crucifixion
   only if it was bad magic
2. They were revered, not punished.

After all, who wants to turn away good magic?

1. the plague
   Christianity
2. the Salem Witch Trials

As Christianity spread, witches were seen as servants of the devil.

1. An old woman was found with various potions in her cottage.
   Some girls claimed they saw a witch flying through the air.
2. Two girls suffered convulsions and claimed they were being bitten or pinched.

It's still unknown what exactly was going on with the two young women.

1. 12
   20
2. 7

More than 100 people were imprisoned.

1. a religion based in nature
   a religion with magic
2. a religion that worships multiple deities

Any religion that doesn't worship monotheistically is considered pagan.

1. to make it sound old-timey
   to distinguish it from Penn and Teller-type magic
2. to distinguish good "magick" from evil "magic"

Magic might include card tricks; magick involves spells, energy and the like.

1. wears the skin of an animal
   wears a pointed hat
2. grows facial hair

Also called "skinwalkers."

1. unlimited
   the spirit of a dead relative
2. in her stomach

The magick isn't caused by an external force, in other words, but is just an inherent part of the practitioner.

1. all death
   rational accidents or problems with reasonable causes
2. both

It's important to remember that although some cultures attribute misfortune to witchcraft, they aren't lacking reason.

1. Germany
   Spain
2. England

Northern Italy, France and Switzerland also had significant hunts.

1. pricking them to see if the devil made them impervious to pain
   seeing if her index toe was longer than her big toe
2. pushing her from a great height to see if she would fly

Not a terribly effective method.

1. only men
   only women
2. only peasants

The festivals (and orgies and animal sacrifices and the like) were later open to men.

1. TRUE
   FALSE
2. It's not a religion at all.

Wicca was invented in the 20th century and doesn't have roots in any traditional pagan culture.

1. the Goddess
   a goat
2. no deity

They also recognize other deities, but the Goddess is the main figure in the Wiccan religion.

1. klatch
   covens
2. congress

The memberships usually require initiation.

1. circles
   solo
2. both

Circles are more open and fluid than covens, but witches also have individual worship practices.

1. If it harm none, do what you will.
   Be kind.
2. Don't be evil.

Although all of the sentiments are pretty much encompassed in the Rede.

1. Samhain
   All Saint's Day
2. October 30th

The end of summer marked a time when the spirit world showed up on earth to play tricks.

1. Native American traditions
   Christian beliefs
2. both

It's also referred to as "hoodoo," or granny magic.

1. practicing alone
   using herbs and edibles in spells
2. only using live animals

Kitchen and cottage witches use household items for magick that centers around the home.

1. Jewish witchcraft
   Jewish mysticism
2. evil worship

While it has roots in earlier traditions, Kabbala mostly developed after the 12th century.

1. nope
   yes
2. They believe in a devil-type figure called Jerome.

So really: Wiccans aren't worshipping Satan, since they don't believe in the guy in the first place.

1. a male witch
   a witch who betrays another witch
2. a sorcerer

Men and women are both called witches in Wicca, as "warlocks" has a negative connotation traditionally.

1. in the form of ill health
   as a financial blow
2. threefold

So be good, people.

1. to ride on
   to purify a space or direct energy
2. It isn't used.

Nobody is flying on a Wiccan broom, folks.

1. nudity
   doing spells in nature
2. using only your breath to cast spells

Most covens and circles are going to make skyclad an option when performing rituals, and make sure everyone involved is comfortable with it.

1. Yule
   Christmas
2. Xmas

It's the symbolic celebration of Goddess giving birth to the God.

1. 8
   12
2. 4

Every couple months, a Wiccan holiday occurs.

1. dance
   (generally symbolic) sexual union
2. airing of grievances

Depending on the relationship of the participants, the union is usually just symbolic. (And private, if it's not.)