black magic

Also known as dark magic, black art

magic used for evil and selfish purposes

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Black magic refers to magical practices intended to cause harm or serve selfish purposes. It matters because beliefs in black magic have significantly influenced how people understand morality, religion, and the supernatural across many cultures and historical periods.

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An inverted pentagram is sometimes used to symbolize black magic

Black magic (Middle English: nigromancy), sometimes dark magic, traditionally refers to the use of magic or supernatural powers for evil and selfish purposes.