The Word Hex: An Evil Spell

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The word Hex or abbreviation HEX can mean a lot of things. It is used in Computers and Technology, the word was often used in television and film, and also in music, as a name of a band, an album or a song. The word was also used in literature, as character or as the title. According to Merriam-Webster Dictionary it means »to practice witchcraft«. The word originates from Pennsylvania Dutch. In german language the verb »hexen« means to make magic, and the word »Hexe« means a »Witch«. In english language the verb hex in the sense to practice witchcraft was first used in 1830 in a work called Annals of Philadelphia. In todays meaning, hex is an evil spell, which is designed to cause harm to someone. In connection to the word with similar meaning – curse – hex is describing the action, and curse is a result of that action. A hex is a spell just like any other spell. There is an intent, then calling upon some forces to help manifesting it, there can be a talisman included, but this spell is designed to cause negative manipulation to somebody. This spell should bring negative energy to the victim. …show more content…

The Wiccan Rede , which provides the key moral sysem in Wicca and other Witchcraft based faiths, says »An it harm none, do what ye will«. That means, that a witch can do whatever she / he will, but it should not harm anybod. But not all the traditions are like that. This traditions allow the individuals to perform hexes, but they should understand the possible consequences if they decide to do so. There are always consequences if we perform magic to manipulate somebody. Manipulation can also be a result of a well intended spell (for example for healing), if the person to whom the spell is intended is not aware of it. There is an energy sent to that person and even if the intention was good, can be seen as negative manipulation. Of course manipulation is even more negative when it is intended to

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