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    Upon what is a witch's book of shadows is destroyed?

    • Birth
    • Death
    • Sacrifice
    • Blood
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How well do you believe in magic? Does the term Magic exist at all? Well the Book of Shadows has more answers than you expect. Its a unique book for the Wicca tradition. Let's see if we can aces this quiz on the Book of Shadows.

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  • 2. 
    Who was referred to as the "father of Wicca"? - ProProfs

    Who was referred to as the "father of Wicca"?

    • Lady Sheba

    • Charles Cardell

    • Raymond Buckland

    • Gerald Gardner

    Correct Answer
    A. Gerald Gardner
    Explanation
    Gerald Gardner is referred to as the "father of Wicca" because he played a significant role in the revival and popularization of modern witchcraft. Gardner was a British civil servant and amateur anthropologist who claimed to have been initiated into a secret coven of witches in the New Forest region of England. He went on to publish several books on witchcraft and founded the Gardnerian tradition, which became one of the most influential and widely practiced forms of Wicca. Gardner's contributions to the modern witchcraft movement earned him the title of the "father of Wicca."

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  • 3. 
    Who assisted Gerald Gardner in writing the Book of Shadows? - ProProfs

    Who assisted Gerald Gardner in writing the Book of Shadows?

    • Doreen Valiente

    • Lady Sheba

    • Raymond Buckland

    • Stewart Farrar

    Correct Answer
    A. Doreen Valiente
    Explanation
    Doreen Valiente is the correct answer because she was a prominent figure in the modern witchcraft movement and played a significant role in helping Gerald Gardner write the Book of Shadows. Valiente was a poet and author who contributed greatly to the development and popularization of Wicca. She worked closely with Gardner and helped to refine and expand the rituals and practices outlined in the Book of Shadows. Valiente's contributions to the book and her overall influence on the modern witchcraft movement make her the most likely candidate for assisting Gardner in writing the Book of Shadows.

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  • 4. 
    Who composed the original Book of Shadows? - ProProfs

    Who composed the original Book of Shadows?

    • Lady Sheba

    • Gerald Gardner

    • Raymond Buckland

    • Stewart Farrar

    Correct Answer
    A. Gerald Gardner
    Explanation
    Gerald Gardner is credited with composing the original Book of Shadows. He is considered the founder of modern witchcraft, also known as Wicca, and played a significant role in its development and popularization. Gardner's Book of Shadows is a collection of rituals, spells, and beliefs that form the basis of Wiccan practice. His contributions to the modern witchcraft movement have had a lasting impact, making him the most likely candidate for composing the original Book of Shadows.

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  • 5. 
    In which year did Gardner introduced the Book of Shadows? - ProProfs

    In which year did Gardner introduced the Book of Shadows?

    • 1950

    • 1951

    • 1952

    • 1953

    Correct Answer
    A. 1950
  • 6. 
    After Gardner's death, who found a copy of his manuscript "Ye Bok of Ye Art Magical" in a museum? - ProProfs

    After Gardner's death, who found a copy of his manuscript "Ye Bok of Ye Art Magical" in a museum?

    • Raymond Buckland

    • Lady Sheba

    • Aiden Kelly

    • Charles Cardell

    Correct Answer
    A. Aiden Kelly
    Explanation
    Aiden Kelly found a copy of Gardner's manuscript "Ye Bok of Ye Art Magical" in a museum after Gardner's death.

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  • 7. 
    What is another name for "the Book of Shadows" in Seax Wicca tradition? - ProProfs

    What is another name for "the Book of Shadows" in Seax Wicca tradition?

    • Shadows

    • The Book

    • The Tree

    • The Secrets

    Correct Answer
    A. The Tree
    Explanation
    In Seax Wicca tradition, "the Book of Shadows" is also known as "The Tree". This suggests that the book holds significant knowledge and wisdom, similar to the way a tree symbolizes growth, strength, and connection to the earth. The name "The Tree" may also imply that the book serves as a guide or foundation for practitioners, just as a tree provides stability and support to its surroundings.

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  • 8. 
    Which people in the Wicca tradition used the The Book of Shadows? - ProProfs

    Which people in the Wicca tradition used the The Book of Shadows?

    • Dianic & Georgian

    • Georgian & Alexandrianism

    • Dianic & Mohsianism

    • Mohsianism & Alexandrianism

    Correct Answer
    A. Mohsianism & Alexandrianism
    Explanation
    The Book of Shadows was used by practitioners of Mohsianism and Alexandrianism in the Wicca tradition.

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    Who founded the Seax Wicca tradition? - ProProfs

    Who founded the Seax Wicca tradition?

    • Raymond Buckland

    • Gerald Gardner

    • Stewart Farrar

    • Charles Cardell

    Correct Answer
    A. Raymond Buckland
    Explanation
    Raymond Buckland is the founder of the Seax Wicca tradition. He was an influential figure in the Wiccan community and played a significant role in popularizing Wicca in the United States. Buckland developed the Seax Wicca tradition as a way to adapt Wiccan practices to a more modern and accessible form. His contributions to the tradition include creating rituals, writing books, and teaching others about Wicca.

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  • 10. 
    How many Books of Shadows exist in the traditional Wiccans? - ProProfs

    How many Books of Shadows exist in the traditional Wiccans?

    • 4

    • 3

    • 2

    • 1

    Correct Answer
    A. 2
    Explanation
    In traditional Wiccan practice, there are two Books of Shadows. The Book of Shadows is a sacred text that contains rituals, spells, and other important information for Wiccans. One Book of Shadows is kept by the High Priestess or High Priest, who is responsible for leading rituals and ceremonies. The second Book of Shadows is kept by the coven, which is a group of Wiccans who practice together. Both books serve as guides and references for Wiccan rituals and practices.

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