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[[File:MM Witches309.jpg|400px|right|thumb|The coven from [[3.09 Malleus Maleficarum]].]]
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A witch, also known as a sorcerer or warlock, is a person, whether male or female, who has gained the power to effect change by magical means ("witchcraft") through study, practice, and sometimes deal with demons. Most of those encountered by Sam and Dean are practitioners of  [[black magic]] - that is, spells used for self-gain or to harm others. In [[3.09 Malleus Maleficarum]], it is stated that witches get their power from [[demon]]s - presumably in exchange for their souls, though that is proven to be not strictly true, it is just the easiest way. Some witches are shown to be self-taught, no deals or mentors, just a book of spells. It is notable that [[Hunter|Hunters]] like [[Sam]], [[Dean]], and [[Bobby]] often use the same spells and rituals, but would not consider themselves witches.
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Witches can be extremely long lived and very powerful. Only three of the witches encountered have been killed by [[Sam]] or [[Dean]].
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Some witches have a companion known as a [[familiar]] who can appear in either animal or human form.
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The coven from 3.09 Malleus Maleficarum.

A witch, also known as a sorcerer or warlock, is a person, whether male or female, who has gained the power to effect change by magical means ("witchcraft") through study, practice, and sometimes deal with demons. Most of those encountered by Sam and Dean are practitioners of black magic - that is, spells used for self-gain or to harm others. In 3.09 Malleus Maleficarum, it is stated that witches get their power from demons - presumably in exchange for their souls, though that is proven to be not strictly true, it is just the easiest way. Some witches are shown to be self-taught, no deals or mentors, just a book of spells. It is notable that Hunters like Sam, Dean, and Bobby often use the same spells and rituals, but would not consider themselves witches.

Witches can be extremely long lived and very powerful. Only three of the witches encountered have been killed by Sam or Dean.

Some witches have a companion known as a familiar who can appear in either animal or human form.

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