All definitions © Piatkus Dictionary of Mind, Body & Spirit by Paula Byerly Croxon

Witchcraft

Witchcraft is a belief system of nature and goddess worship, magical practice and folk religion that incorporates a host of other traditions like divination, herbalism and paganism.  

A female practitioner of witchcraft is called a witch and a male practitioner is called a warlock.

Unlike Wicca, a decidedly white magical movement, witchcraft utilises both white and black magic, depending on the choices made by the witch or warlock.

Although its origins are shrouded in prehistory, there is a mention of witches and witchcraft as far back as the time of Moses.