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Witches Explained – Part III: Witch Doctors, Their Origins, History, Beliefs & Cultural Significance

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Explore the true origins of the Witch Doctor in this in-depth witchcraft series entry. Discover the history, animistic cosmology, ancestral beliefs, initiation training and cultural significance of Sangoma, Nganga and Babalawo traditions – and uncover how colonial narratives distorted one of the worlds oldest spiritual roles. … Continue readingWitches Explained – Part III: Witch Doctors, Their Origins, History, Beliefs & Cultural Significance

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Witches Explained – Part II: Shamans, Sorcerers and a Complete History of Witchcraft Across Cultures and Centuries

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Witchcraft has existed across every culture and century, far beyond the stereotype of broomsticks and spellbooks. This in-depth historical deep dive explores witches, shamans, witch doctors, folk practitioners, ceremonial magicians and modern witches – examining their beliefs, practices, persecution and evolution from prehistory to the modern world. … Continue readingWitches Explained – Part II: Shamans, Sorcerers and a Complete History of Witchcraft Across Cultures and Centuries