binding spell
Incantation preventing movement
A binding spell is a magical incantation or ritual intended to restrict someone's actions or prevent them from causing harm.
In folklore and modern witchcraft traditions, binding differs from cursing—it aims to restrain rather than punish: She cast a binding spell to stop him from spreading lies.
The concept appears frequently in fantasy fiction and role-playing games, where such spells immobilize enemies or prevent spellcasting.
- sigilMagical or heraldic symbol
- magicSupernatural or illusory power
- witchcraftPractice of supernatural magic
- dark magicMalevolent supernatural practice
- knotTied rope fastening
tied in knots · covenant · hold · charm · incantation · true name · tether · trap · grip · pentagram · rope · oath · chain · domination · cord · fetter · voodoo doll · enchantment
- fantasy magicmagic wand, crystal ball, flying broom, love potion, invisibility cloak
- spellscast, conjure, curse, enchantment, fireball
- occultwitchcraft, sorcery, necromancy, black magic, tarot
- dark magicblack magic, dark magic, sorcery, witchcraft, dark arts
- invocationssummoning, calling, call, calling upon, conjuration
- spellcraftcantrip, incantation, hex, jinx, cursing
binding spellcurse
Invoked harm through words
hex · blessing · healing spell · death curse · protection spell
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