Magical Tools and Objects
Which of the following Harry Potter objects is a REAL magical object? Remembrall, invisibility cloak, time-turner, Monster Book of Monsters, brooms, the mirror of Erised
What are brooms?
In 1692, this Massachusetts town became the infamous site of mass hysteria, leading to the execution of 20 people accused of witchcraft.
What is Salem, Massachusetts?
This common kitchen spice is used for purification and protection in modern and historical witchcraft practices.
What is salt?
This trio of fictional Salem witches was known to consume children's souls using a special potion to restore their youth.
Who are the Sanderson Sisters (Winifred, Mary, and Sarah)?
This ritual ingredient is made by placing water in any clear vessel under the light of the moon or sun respectively, each having different properties.
What is moon water/sun water?
Which of the following objects is NOT used for divination? Tarot cards, boiling water, crystal balls, tea leaves, stars, pendulums, keys, coffee grounds
What is boiling water?
Long before European contact, Sub-Saharan African spiritual systems and local practices attributed misfortune or unseen causality to this concept.
What is witchcraft?
This common quartz-family crystal is used for stress relief, calming, and intuition. It is known for its soothing purple hues.
What is Amethyst?
This young girl was known for her powerful and borderline magical mind, which she used to write on chalkboards and free a newt from a water glass.
Who is Matilda?
This animal was considered in medieval Europe to be the most common familiar for a witch.
What is a black cat?
Used for centuries to locate underground water or buried metals, this Y-shaped tool is often made of hazel wood or copper wires
What is a dowsing rod? (or diving rod)
The name of this witch in ancient Greece, who famously guided Odysseus on his journey and could tranfigure men into pigs.
Who is Circe?
This herb, native to Southern California, is often used for smudging; however, it is a closed practice due to overharvesting and is reserved for specific Native American groups.
What is white sage?
This pair of witches embodies the fictional divide of light magic and dark, being known in turn as "good" and "wicked".
Who are Glinda and Elphaba from The Wizard of Oz?
This Greek goddess, often depicted in threes (like her celestial symbol), reigned over magic, witchcraft, the night, moon, ghosts and necromancy.
Who is Hecate?
Which of the following is NOT a real tarot suit? Wands, Cups, Keys, Swords, Pentacles
What is Keys?
In medieval lore, this legendary advisor to King Arthur was born to a human mother and a demonic incubus, giving him a historical connection to witchcraft and prophecy.
Who is Merlin?
This flower's magical and medicinal uses include Sleep, calm, meditation, love, prosperity, cleansing, purification, and protection. It is commonly used as a nighttime tea.
What is chamomile?
This fictional wizard extracted his own memories using his wand, storing them in bottles and viewing them in a basin called a "pensieve". (extra points for his full name)
Who is Albus Percival Wulfric Brian Dumbledore?
This religion is often associated with witchcraft and is known for believing in two main deities: the Triple Goddess and the Horned God
What is Wicca?
Which three magical objects are misrepresented in popular media (used differently than in real life)? Brooms, candles, cauldrons, wands, crystal balls, cards
What are brooms, wands, and crystal balls?
These books of magical knowledge were known to be written by many prominent historical figures, including King Solomon.
What are grimoires?
What are the three main properties of green aventurine?
luck, wealth/prosperity, healing
This fictional witch was known for enchanting rings that let her vampire friends walk in daylight.
Who is Bonnie Bennett from TVD?
Who was the Indigenous woman first accused of witchcraft during the Salem Witch Trials?