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A '''Witch''' was a (usually female) practioner of [[magic]]al arts, though not all [[magician]]s | A '''Witch''' was a (usually female) practioner of [[magic]]al arts, though not all [[magician]]s would have consider themselves witches. | ||
:''Some used the term "wizard" to refer to a male witch ([[DW]]: [[The Dæmons]]) others used witch to refer to practioners of both sexes.'' | |||
Less advanced cultures had a certain fear of paranoia and would sometimes mistake [[psychic power]]s or [[Clarke's Law|advanced technology]] as witchcraft. | Less advanced cultures had a certain fear of paranoia and would sometimes mistake [[psychic power]]s or [[Clarke's Law|advanced technology]] as witchcraft. | ||
== | ==History== | ||
Alien entities, the [[Fendhal]] ([[DW]]: ''[[Image of the Fendahl]]'') and the [[Dæmon]]s ([[DW]]: ''[[The Dæmons]]'') undoubtably affected [[Human]]ity, specifically Human notions of witchcraft. | |||
As late as the [[20th century]], in [[England]], witches both "white" (benevolent) like [[Miss Hawthorne]] ([[DW]]: ''[[The Dæmons]]'') and evil, still formed [[coven]]s. ([[DW]]: ''[[Image of the Fendahl]]'', ''[[A Girl's Best Friend]]'') | |||
In the early [[21st century]], [[neo-pagan]]ism gained in popularity. ([[NA]]: ''[[Cat's Cradle: Warhead]]'') | |||
:The [[Traveller]]s of the [[26th century]] respected a similar ethos and honored ancient gods.'' | |||
Self-named [[Witch Kid]]s, rejecting technology and knowledge and glorying in violence, spread across the [[United States]]. ([[NA]]: ''[[Cat's Cradle: Warhead]]''. [[DWM]]: ''[[Ravens]]'') | |||
==Other references== | |||
===Humans=== | |||
*[[Martha Tyler]] knew the ancient traditions and posessed [[second sight]] because of the [[Fetch Priory]]'s [[time fissure]], therefore local reputation painted her as a witch. Locals deferred to her and called Granma, as an symbolic sign of respect. A genuine [[coven]] of malign witches, led by the occultist, [[Max Stael]] also lived in the area and plotted to resurrect the [[Fendhal]] ([[DW]]: ''[[Image of the Fendhal]]'') | *[[Martha Tyler]] knew the ancient traditions and posessed [[second sight]] because of the [[Fetch Priory]]'s [[time fissure]], therefore local reputation painted her as a witch. Locals deferred to her and called Granma, as an symbolic sign of respect. A genuine [[coven]] of malign witches, led by the occultist, [[Max Stael]] also lived in the area and plotted to resurrect the [[Fendhal]] ([[DW]]: ''[[Image of the Fendhal]]'') | ||
:''Martha Tyler actually worked as an agent for [[Faction Paradox]], sent to keep an eye on matters. (source?)'' | :''Martha Tyler actually worked as an agent for [[Faction Paradox]], sent to keep an eye on matters. (source?)'' | ||
*[[Sarah Jane Smith]] and [[K-9]] encountered witches, worshippers of [[Hecate]] in [[1981]]. (''[[A Girl's Best Friend]]'') | |||
*In [[1215]], [[Turlough]] found himself locked up as a witch for supposedly conjuring up demons in the court of [[King John I]]. ([[DW]]: ''[[The King's Demons]]'') | |||
*[[Susan Foreman]] found herself accused of witchcraft in [[Salem Village]]. ([[PDA]]: ''[[The Witch Hunters]]'') | |||
===Other species=== | |||
*Though not precisely a witch, the [[Seer]] seemd to serve a similar cultural function. ([[DW]]: ''[[The Ribos Operation]]'' | *Though not precisely a witch, the [[Seer]] seemd to serve a similar cultural function. ([[DW]]: ''[[The Ribos Operation]]'' | ||
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:The Seer, too, worked as an agent for Faction Paradox. (source?) | :The Seer, too, worked as an agent for Faction Paradox. (source?) | ||
* | *The [[Nefrin]], [[Brimo]] adopted a witch-like persona. ([[DWM]]: ''[[The Time Witch]]'') | ||
*The [[Sycorax Leader]] regarded the Doctor as a practioner of witchcraft. ([[DW]]: ''[[The Christmas Invasion]]'') | *The [[Sycorax Leader]] regarded the Doctor as a practioner of witchcraft. ([[DW]]: ''[[The Christmas Invasion]]'') | ||
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:''The [[Sycorax]], not understanding their own stolen technology, such as [[blood control]], might have regarded it as a form of witchcraft, though they used it themselves.'' | :''The [[Sycorax]], not understanding their own stolen technology, such as [[blood control]], might have regarded it as a form of witchcraft, though they used it themselves.'' | ||
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Revision as of 15:04, 6 February 2007
A Witch was a (usually female) practioner of magical arts, though not all magicians would have consider themselves witches.
- Some used the term "wizard" to refer to a male witch (DW: The Dæmons) others used witch to refer to practioners of both sexes.
Less advanced cultures had a certain fear of paranoia and would sometimes mistake psychic powers or advanced technology as witchcraft.
History
Alien entities, the Fendhal (DW: Image of the Fendahl) and the Dæmons (DW: The Dæmons) undoubtably affected Humanity, specifically Human notions of witchcraft.
As late as the 20th century, in England, witches both "white" (benevolent) like Miss Hawthorne (DW: The Dæmons) and evil, still formed covens. (DW: Image of the Fendahl, A Girl's Best Friend)
In the early 21st century, neo-paganism gained in popularity. (NA: Cat's Cradle: Warhead)
- The Travellers of the 26th century respected a similar ethos and honored ancient gods.
Self-named Witch Kids, rejecting technology and knowledge and glorying in violence, spread across the United States. (NA: Cat's Cradle: Warhead. DWM: Ravens)
Other references
Humans
- Martha Tyler knew the ancient traditions and posessed second sight because of the Fetch Priory's time fissure, therefore local reputation painted her as a witch. Locals deferred to her and called Granma, as an symbolic sign of respect. A genuine coven of malign witches, led by the occultist, Max Stael also lived in the area and plotted to resurrect the Fendhal (DW: Image of the Fendhal)
- Martha Tyler actually worked as an agent for Faction Paradox, sent to keep an eye on matters. (source?)
- Sarah Jane Smith and K-9 encountered witches, worshippers of Hecate in 1981. (A Girl's Best Friend)
- In 1215, Turlough found himself locked up as a witch for supposedly conjuring up demons in the court of King John I. (DW: The King's Demons)
- Susan Foreman found herself accused of witchcraft in Salem Village. (PDA: The Witch Hunters)
Other species
- Though not precisely a witch, the Seer seemd to serve a similar cultural function. (DW: The Ribos Operation
- The Seer, too, worked as an agent for Faction Paradox. (source?)
- The Nefrin, Brimo adopted a witch-like persona. (DWM: The Time Witch)
- The Sycorax Leader regarded the Doctor as a practioner of witchcraft. (DW: The Christmas Invasion)
- The Sycorax, not understanding their own stolen technology, such as blood control, might have regarded it as a form of witchcraft, though they used it themselves.
