Second Years Guide to Ace History of Magic: A Study Guide
This book is intended for all who need a quick study reference guide for HOM-201. It has a glossary of terms & its appropriate meanings for the entire course. Each chapter is based on a lesson; where it won't go into grave detail, but will give you the necessary components to study for upcoming tests & assignments. This does not include mid-term & final exams. All detailed information about each topic is in your official lessons with the Professor. DO NOT COPY AS IT IS PLAGIARISM!
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History of Magic Glossary
Chapter 1
Albion ⊱ Also known as the Kingdom of Britain.
Autodidact ⊱ One who is proficient in teaching themselves a skill or a talent.
Basilisk ⊱ A reptile creature which are deadly when looking into its eyes.
Burdock Muldoon ⊱ The Chief Warlock of the Wizards' Council.
Elfrida Clagg ⊱ Chieftainess of the Wizards' Council in 1643.
Ephraim Calder ⊱ The first headmaster of Hogwarts.
European Continental Shelf ⊱ A part of the Eurasian Plate.
Excalibur ⊱ A magical relic which ensured the one using it would be unharmed when in battle. This sword must be retrieved from the Lady of the Lake.
Fame ⊱ Known among many for successful accomplishments.
Flame Freezing Charm ⊱ Made fire safe enough to stand in or walk through it. Its effect was a tickling sensation. This was used mainly for those in the witch trials & burnings.
Four Founders ⊱ The founders of Hogwarts. Godric Gryffindor, Salazar Slytherin, Helga Hufflepuff, & Rowena Ravenclaw.
Glacial Lake Outburst Flood ⊱ A flood when water from glacier breaks.
Godric's Hollow ⊱ A village named after Godric Gryffindor. Also known as Dark Hollow.
Guinevere Leodegram ⊱ Arthur's wife.
Half-Blood ⊱ A bloodline that consists of a magical person & a Muggle.
Hengist of Woodcroft ⊱ Founder of Hogsmeade.
Infamy ⊱ Well-known for a bad status, such as blood purity or a harmful deed.
International Statute of Secrecy ⊱ Created in 1689. This law was to protect magical folk from the witch trials & to protect young magical folk of being seen due to accidental magic mishaps.
Isidore Littletree ⊱ The head of the Department of International Magical Cooperation.
Legilimency ⊱ The act of steering through one's mind to unravel information.
Lycanthrope ⊱ Werewolves.
Magi-Historians ⊱ Historians who study the history of magic.
Mordred ⊱ The son of Arthur. Also known as his nephew by Morgause.
Morgana Le Fay ⊱ Believed that because she was the eldest of her siblings, the throne belonged to her. She lived in Avalon to teach magical arts.
Parselmouth ⊱ A witch or wizard capable of talking in snake language.
Renaissance Era ⊱ The era between the fourteenth & seventeenth centuries.
Round Table ⊱ A table with one-hundred & fifty seats. This was given to Arthur as a wedding gift from Merlin. The last seat, the Siege Perilous, could be only taken by a knight's purest heart.
Rowena's Diadem ⊱ Its power is said to strengthen the wisdom of the one who wears it.
The Museum of Magic's British Hall of Fame ⊱ Shows the achievements of five-hundred & ninety-three wizards who contributed to the wizarding world. None are famed for infamy.
The Witchcraft Act ⊱ A law created in 1735, which made one guilty of accusing another of witchcraft. If charged, you would get a year of jail time.
Ulick Gamp ⊱ The first Minister of Magic.
Unplottable ⊱ No one can locate a place on a map. Even pointing to an area to locate a place's whereabouts is tough.
Vivien ⊱ Morgana's star student, but was also Merlin's downfall in defeat.
Wolfsbane Potion ⊱ Allows werewolves to be aware of themselves while transforming.