sympathetic magic

English

Noun

sympathetic magic (uncountable)

  1. (anthropology) A type of magic based on imitation or correspondence.
    Synonym: homeopathic magic
    • 1961, Harry E. Wedeck, Dictionary of Aphrodisiacs, New York: The Citadel Press, page 53:
      The witch who carried out the baking technique used this form of sympathetic magic to arouse desire in correspondence with the flaming heat of the oven.
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