Asian witchcraft

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Asian witchcraft encompasses various types of witchcraft practices across Asia. In ancient times, magic played a significant role in societies such as ancient Egypt and Babylonia, as evidenced by historical records. In the Middle East, references to magic can be found in the Torah, Bible and the Quran, where witchcraft is condemned due to its association with belief in magic. In India and Nepal, there has been cases of witch-hunting and abuse of women accused of witchcraft, including recently. Legal reforms are needed to prevent these acts of violence and marginalization against those accused of witchcraft. East Asia has diverse witchcraft traditions. In Chinese culture, the practice of Gong Tau involves black magic for purposes such as revenge and personal gain. Japanese folklore features witch figures who employ foxes as familiars. Korean history includes instances of individuals being condemned for using spells. The Philippines has its own tradition of witches, distinct from Western...

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