The plot is average, the visual effects are good, and the acting is no problem, 7.0 points, here is the origin of the witch theme

In fact, the theme of witches has historical origins. Religion: wicca, derived from Old English Whicce, means wise women, a pagan belief in the Mediterranean in the early days of mankind, believers are called witches, and their appearance is synchronized with ancient civilization. of. In ancient times, those who possessed knowledge of medicinal herbs that could heal sickness, those who could watch the sky to predict the weather, and those who could understand nature by experience were sorcerers. Since Christianity dominates the world in Europe, other religions can only develop underground. Their followers will be called pagans and will be burned to death. Although there are men in this religion of witchcraft, it is dominated by women. "Witch" means It is derived from "wicca" which means "wisdom daughter".


Negative propaganda about witches has made people fear witchcraft as devil worshipers. Those who serve Satan, these pagans are burned to death to prevent black magic from harming people. In the Middle Ages, many women were persecuted in Europe. Until 1692, the Salem witch trials happened. In the town of Salem, Massachusetts, which killed more than 20 people and arrested or imprisoned more than 200 others, it turned out that the teenage girls were suffering from an infection called "encephalitis lethargica" Disease, its main symptoms are high fever, confusion, hallucinations, may cause prolonged coma, sometimes accompanied by limb spasm, convulsions, etc.

In the confrontation with Christianity in the Ming Dynasty, some people used violence to control violence, advocated a tooth for a tooth and an eye for an eye, so many ordinary people were also hurt, which made the image of the witch even more terrifying. This type is the "black witch" in the film , while some advocate moderate means, that is, "white witches", who mix with normal people and do not disclose their beliefs.

Someone asked about the "Black Witch" who wasn't wronged, and that's for sure.
Just like the current Muslims in the Middle East, some people take extreme measures to retaliate due to the oppression of the United States. As a result, many good people also suffer. This is what the movie "My Name is Khan" is about.


In fact, "black magic" is a curse, a witchcraft with harmful poisons. Many of their witchcraft use psychedelic drugs or hypnosis.
"White magic" is a witch doctor who heals wounds and saves people, just like the rumored Miao doctor who also heals and saves people, but people are more afraid of witchcraft, they will still stay away.
In the early days, it was usually sacrificial learning, praying for the god of nature to bless the world, or to save the undead.

In history, witches had a high status at the beginning, and they also liked to keep cats. When witches were expelled, cats also suffered, which directly led to the spread of the Black Death in Europe and the loss of one-third of the population. After disappearing, it seems that Kind of like the gypsy woman who always tells fortunes with tarot cards these days.

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