The universal belief in witches reveals our deepest fears | Aeon Essays
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The universal allure of witches transcends cultures, with accusations of witchcraft echoing through history, from Sumba rituals to European witch crazes, involving ritual killing.
Inherent characteristics of witches include magical transformation, midnight assemblies, and feasting on human flesh, revealing deep cultural fears that still resonate today.
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