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Back in 1645-1646 there was a man named Matthew Hopkins. He believed that you could identify a witch by marks, or boils on the body. He called it a third nipple. He also had a way of identifying from tying the woman's toe to her thumb, then dunking her in water repeatedly. If she floated, it was said that her master, the Devil, was saving her, and she was then announced a witch. If they sank, they were proven innocent, and went to heaven without any marks on who they were.
It's pretty difficult to identify modern witches, or even historical witches for that matter. They come in all shapes and sizes, they work in all kinds of professions, they live in suburbs and cities, small towns and the country. They look just like everyone else, they could even be your neighbor, your boss, your co-worker or your friend.
Of course, you could try the simple method.... ask them.
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∙ 11y ago
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∙ 13y agoIf they are out of the closet, they may be wearing a pentagram. But, most of the witches that I know (including myself) don't always wear one and you would have no way of knowing, just by looking at us.
The only way to be sure is to ask.
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∙ 13y agoThere are no set ways to 'identify a witch'. A witch looks like a normal person; we don't all have warts or pointy hats. You might be able to tell if someone is Wiccan if they carry a pentagram or make a point to by kind.
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∙ 6y agoIf you see a purple tinge in your eyes If they have gloves on
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∙ 11y agoIf they are good they blend in. If they are out there look for the jewerly.
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What is a witch finder?
a person employed to carry out witch-hunts and identify witches.
Do witches still exist today if so what kind of witches?
There are many people whom identify as a Witch today. Some of these people are also known as Wiccans however not all Witches are Wiccans.
How many witches are there in the UK?
There is no accurate count of how many witches there are in the UK as witchcraft is a diverse and often private practice. Additionally, not all individuals who practice witchcraft may identify openly as witches.
What was King James I views on witches?
King James wrote a book on how to identify and deal with witches. He was definitely in the anti-witch camp.
Who can identify witches in The Crucible by Arthur Miller?
No one really identifies any witches in The Crucible. They do not exist. Many characters claim to see/know witches. Some of those characters include Abigail Williams, Tituba, Mercy Lewis, Ann Putnam, and Betty Parris.
What is the look of a witch?
Witches looks like normal everyday people. Witches does not wear black robes or pointed hats to walk on streets. You cannot distinguish a witch just by looking at them. There are secret signs and symbols among witches to identify each other. These cannot be noticed by average people.
Can men be witches?
Yes men can be witches it is just that in our modern day society witch has been associated mainly with females and men who practice the craft may often be referred to as Warlocks or Wizards,think of how we use terms like Actress and Actor.But again yes men can be witches but it has been corrupted to usually mean a women practioner of witchcraft.
What is the apostrophe of witches?
It should be witches'. Example: Witches' brooms
What are a group witches called?
what are a group of witches called
Female witches are called?
there are called witches same goes for male witches.
Who was the book the witches based on?
witches
What is the word for a group of witches?
witches
