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.)
Last Updated
02/08/25
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Lesson 9) Magic and Religion
Chapter 9
- Magical beings were often seen as leaders or deities in various cultures, respected as priests, shamans, and rulers
- Rise of religions like Judaism and Christianity led to a shift in Muggle-wizard relations and a desire for Muggles to attain power
- Greek Rationalism, led by Democritus, emphasized a logical view and dismissed magic as irrational
- Confucianism viewed magic as a path to enlightenment, but criticism arose for restricting societal roles and potentially suppressing magical practice, especially for women
- Buddhism originated in India and spread across Asia, focusing on the Four Central Truths and Dukkha, emphasizing unsatisfactory nature of pleasure and rebirth
- Hinduism consists of four denominations, with two monotheistic sects and two polytheistic sects, each focusing on different supreme gods
- Hinduism centers on the Purusarthas, including Dharma, Artha, Kama, and Moksha, with a focus on ritualistic practices like using mantras and mandalas in spellcasting
