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The logic of substitution is common to folk magic around the world and might have been central to apotropaic magic, too. Geoff Manaugh, The New Yorker, "Witch Houses of the Hudson Valley," 31 Oct. 2019

The witches’ marks, also known as apotropaic marks, are ritual protection symbols carved to protect against witchcraft. Fox News, "Mysterious hidden 'witches’ marks' revealed," 31 Oct. 2019

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