- sympathetic magic
- noun Date: 1905 magic based on the assumption that a person or thing can be supernaturally affected through its name or an object representing it
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Sympathetic magic — Sympathetic magic, also known as imitative magic, is a type of magic based on imitation or correspondence. Imitation involves using effigies or poppets to affect the environment of people, or occasionally people themselves. Correspondence is… … Wikipedia
sympathetic magic — magic predicated on the belief that one thing or event can affect another at a distance as a consequence of a sympathetic connection between them. Cf. contagious magic, imitative magic. [1900 05] * * * … Universalium
sympathetic magic — sym′pathet′ic mag′ic n. ant magic predicated on the belief that one thing or event can affect another at a distance as a consequence of a sympathetic connection between them • Etymology: 1900–05 … From formal English to slang
sympathetic magic — /ˌsɪmpəθɛtɪk ˈmædʒɪk/ (say .simpuhthetik majik) noun magic depending upon the belief that an object or event can affect another at a distance because of a supposed sympathetic connection between them …
sympathetic magic — noun : magic based on the assumption that a person or thing can be supernaturally affected through its name or an object (as a nail paring, image, or dancer) representing it : contagious magic compare imitative magic … Useful english dictionary
sympathetic magic — noun occult rituals using objects or actions to represent the event or person over which influence is sought … English new terms dictionary
Sympathetic Magic — A desired effect is achieved through symbolism and imitation. To have good luck in the hunt, a dance or ritual is performed with the performers dressing and acting like the animal they want to hunt. An animal s strengths and abilities can… … The writer's dictionary of science fiction, fantasy, horror and mythology
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