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The athame is a black handled knife or sword used in rituals. Athames are usual enscribed on the handle, sometimes in the Theban Alphabet. Athames are used to control spirits and cast magic circles. Athames must never draw blood, if an Athame draws blood it looses its power and must be destroyed.


Use[]

Athames are used to control spirits and cast magic circles. Athames must never draw blood, if an Athame draws blood it looses its power and must be destroyed.


Symbolism[]

Can Symbolize fire or air, depending on tradition. The Athame symbolizes one's will.


Sources[]

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Magical_tools_in_Wicca