First Year History of Magic Notes
written by Elizabeth Wonders
There you go, your brand-new notes for History of Magic 101! Good luck! <3 (Notes on other subjects are coming out. Owl me if you would like to request a specific subject published sooner.)
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02/08/25
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Lesson 5) Asia Part II – Steppes and China
Chapter 5
- Eurasian Steppe is a grassland region connecting Europe, Southern Asia, Central Asia, the Middle East, and Eastern Asia
- Divided into three regions: Western Steppe, Central Steppe, and Eastern Steppe
- Western Steppe includes the Black Sea-Caspian Steppe and Crimean Peninsula
- Central Steppe, known as Kazakh Steppe, acts as a geographical and political divider
- Eastern Steppe consists of Xinjiang, Mongol, and Manchurian steppes
- Uyghur people in Xinjiang were of magical descent, with a rich magical history
- Huns from Kazakh Steppe had a strong affinity for magic, contributing to their success in warfare against the Roman Empire
- Chinese witches and wizards historically had official ceremonial duties for the government, including controlling the Yellow River and aiding in political and social matters
- Known as Hé de fǎshī, these magical practitioners were involved in preventing floods and saving crops during droughts
- Chinese magic was seen as controlled and regimented, with practices similar to their religions: ritualistic, holistic, and cautious
- During the Qin dynasty, a council of elders advised emperors to create anti-magical laws, leading to severe restrictions on magic use in China
- Magical practitioners were eventually placed under government control, with magic becoming completely illegal in ancient Chinese society
- Magic use was limited to the innermost circles of the emperors, often leading to enslavement of witches and wizards
