Significant Latin Terms

Latin terms which are often translated as witch or sorceress
fascinare--a woman who has the power to fascinate

maga--sorceress, female magician

pharmaceutria--a woman who works with drugs

saga--wise woman

strix--an evil, night-flying bird, a screech owl; a woman who purposely transforms herself into a night bird

venefica--female poisoner

Latin words which are often translated as sorceror or magician
goes--sorcerer, practitioner of malign magic, fraud

magus--sorcerer, male magician

veneficus--male poisoner

Latin terms frequently translated as witchcraft
ars magica--magical art

veneficium--poison making, practice of poisoning

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