magic spells
Enchantments and hexes
Magic spells are words, phrases, or incantations believed to have supernatural power to cause specific effects when spoken or performed according to ritual.
The concept spans cultures and centuries, from ancient curses to fairy-tale enchantments to fantasy gaming.
A spell might be cast to heal, harm, protect, or transform.
The witch muttered a magic spell over the cauldron.
In figurative use, something that captivates completely is said to cast a spell: The city worked its magic spell on visitors.
- hexMalevolent incantation
- incantationSpoken magical formula
- curseInvoked harm through words
- dark artsMalevolent supernatural practices
- conjurationMagical act of summoning
charm · sorcery · bewitchment · love potion · ritual · invocation · enchantment · binding · wand · chants · necromancy · potion · eye of newt · witch's brew · sigil · thaumaturgy · summoning · candles
- Maghreb folkloredjinn, jinn, genies, ghoul, evil eye
- magicwizard, wand, sorcerer, witchcraft, mage
- folk beliefssuperstition, superstitions, folk beliefs, omens, good luck
- RPGsDungeons and Dragons, Final Fantasy, Skyrim, GM, Baldur's Gate
- maid cafesmaid costume, maid uniform, master, mistress, welcome home
- folktalesfolktales, animal fables, folktale, moral fables, fairy tales
magic spellsscience
Systematic study through observation
physics · chemistry · natural phenomena · technology · natural laws
magic spellssleight of hand
Skillful manual deception
manual skill · mechanical action · handiwork · brute force · physical effort
magic spellscounterspells
Magic that negates magic
dispelling · disenchantment · exorcism · unbinding · nullification
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