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Humanities and Science University Journal № 40 (Philology and Archaeology, World History, Art History), 2018

Developing the Image of a Witch in the Early Modern and Modern Period

E. P. Tikhonova
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 DOI:https://doi.org/10.25807/PBH.22225064.2018.40.140.145
In the early modern period and contemporary time, the perception of 
witchcraft has changed signifi cantly. A witch became a full member of 
society. In modern history, the occult teachings began to exert a great 
influence on the formation of a witch’s image: astrology, alchemy, 
spiritualism and various fortune-telling. From that moment on, everyone 
could join witchcraft. Spiritual enlightenment was considered accessible 
to any person. A new milestone for the development of a witch’s image 
was the interest in Romanticism. Magic and witchcraft became a source 
of inspiration for artists. Francisco de Goya (“Witches`s Sabbath” 
between 1819 and 1823, “Witches in the Air”, 1798). Then witchcraft 
was rethought as a way of self-development. Recently, a special form of 
witchcraft has been increasingly spreading in the West, claiming the role 
of a religion. New witchcraft communities are forever appearing. It is 
worth noting the change of the role of a coven.
Keywords: witch, ceremonial (ritual) magic, magic, witchcraft, alchemy, astrology, 
esotericism, Wicca.
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