By Seapearls
In my last MW Magazine article, I covered the benefits of researching one’s family genealogy and its relationship to ancestral belief systems. In future issues I will cover interesting topics such as researching ancestors who were in the Salem Witch trials or those that had strange occupations. But first, for those who are not familiar with how to even start their genealogy research, I feel a beginner “how to” article is needed. This article will focus on how to get started in genealogy research.
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by seapearls

Witches have been the victims of religious intolerance for centuries. Even today, Witchcraft has an undeservedly negative reputation among the uninformed. Magic exists around every corner and in every aspect of our lives, yet these wonders go unnoticed and are even feared due to the lack of its proper understanding. The act of witchcraft itself and the people who perform magic are important to society.This essay will cover the common origin of witchcraft and magic, the functions of witchcraft within various cultures along with some basic information about its …