Black magic facts for kids
Black magic is a term that has traditionally meant using supernatural powers for bad or selfish reasons. Sometimes, people use "black magic" to describe any kind of magic they don't approve of, especially if they think it's harmful or wrong.
What is Black Magic?
Black magic is often seen as the opposite of "white magic," which is believed to be used for good purposes. Throughout history, many cultures have had beliefs about magic that could cause harm or control others.
Common Ideas in Black Magic
Some ideas often linked to black magic include:
- Controlling others: This might involve using a person's "true name" to gain power over them.
- Living forever: Wishing to live much longer than a normal human lifespan.
- Causing harm: Using curses to make bad things happen to someone else.
- Talking to the dead: Practices like necromancy involve trying to communicate with spirits or the dead.
Related Topics
- Voodoo: A religion that sometimes includes practices that others might mistakenly call black magic.
Images for kids
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John Dee and Edward Kelley using a magic circle ritual to invoke a spirit in a church graveyard
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A Voodoo doll.
In Spanish: Magia negra para niños
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