Calvyn oor die verskynsel van demonologie by C. F. C. Coetzee

“…This truth can already be observed in increasing occultism, witchcraft and other forms of demonology in Europe and in Africa, where traditional African culture plays a decisive role. …”
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« Effets-tableaux » et parergon dans Macbeth Meeting the Three Witches par Francesco Zuccarelli et par Henry Füssli d’après Macbeth by Nathalie Padilla

“…They illustrate the idea of active witchcraft through natural phenomena controlled by the three witches.…”
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Conceptualisation of evil in African Christian theology by C. Wethmar

“…This analysis is mainly made with reference to recent research on witchcraft and spirit beliefs and is followed by a portrayal of the interaction between the traditional Christian views on evil and those found in African Traditional Religion. …”
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BLANQUIDAD, ANIMALIDAD Y BRUJERÍA ZOOLÓGICA: UN ACERCAMIENTO A APH KO Y SYL KO DESDE EL SUR GLOBAL by Berenice Vargas García

“…Las pistas para responder a esas interrogantes se pueden encontrar en el concepto de brujería zoológica .zoological witchcraft), propuesto por la afroestadounidense Aph Ko y nutrido por el permanente diálogo e intercambio con su hermana, Syl Ko. …”
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Sacrul și profanul în modernitatea occidentală. Ocultism, vrăjitorie și mode culturale by Dragoș DRAGOMAN

“…The current interest for the occult, magic, witchcraft, astrology, Zen, and other cultural fashions is a sign for their need for a new authentic sense of being.…”
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La littérature et la légende comme motifs touristiques en Espagne au xxie siècle by Christelle Schreiber-Di Cesare

“…The last part of this analysis will be devoted to the tourism of tales and legends, which is attracting more and more visitors, notably due to the growing success of themes such as witchcraft or zombies.…”
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Controlling the Boundaries of Morality: The History and Powers of Ayelala Deity by Oluwafunminiyi Raheem, Mike Famiyesin

“…As a deity of retribution and justice, Ayelala is believed to possess great powers which she uses against varying forms of social vice, such as armed robbery, sexual offences, and witchcraft to mention a few. Ayelala is reputed for seeking vengeance when the offender has forgotten her or his crime, and strikes her victims by inflicting on them bodily swelling and in few cases, dryness. …”
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Coping mechanisms for students with mental disorders: An exploratory qualitative study at Busitema University's Mbale and Busia Campuses. by Enid Kawala Kagoya, Joseph Mpagi, Paul Waako, Martha R L Muhwezi, Agnes Namaganda, Allan G Nsubuga, Christine Etoko Atala, Francis Okello, Ambrose Okibure, Ronald Kibuuka, Ernest Wandera, Kalisiti Ndamanywa, Joseph Kirabira

“…Various subthemes were also noted, including substance use, withdrawal, confrontations, witchcraft, participation in co-curricular activities, abortions, and seeking psychosocial support. …”
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Visible and invisible cultural patterns influencing women’s use of maternal health services among Igala women in Nigeria: a focused ethnographic study by Uchechi Clara Opara, Peace Njideka Iheanacho, Pammla Petrucka

“…Subthemes generated under the theme of perception were, Belief in witchcraft, Pregnancy announces itself, I cannot tell people I am in labour, and Unspoken acquiescence to the culture. …”
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Sex, Knowledge, and Attitude of Stroke Survivors Attending Bebe Herbal Center on Risk Factors before and after Stroke by Polycarp U. Nwoha, Florence O. Okoro, Emmanuel C. Nwoha, Fidelia N. Chukwu, Chidinma O. Nwoha, Nkeiru C. Ogoko, Peace N. Nwoha, Chika A. Idaguko, Augustine U. Obi, Ezenna M. Agwu, Iyanu O. Ayoola, Sunday O. Osonwa, Ifeoma H. Okpara

“…These survivors suffered mainly from hypertension, triggered by psychosocial problems and diabetes mellitus; their stroke seemed fueled by unrecognized hypertension, unrecognized diabetes mellitus, ignorance of hyperlipidemia, and wide-scale belief in witchcraft as risk factor. Awareness programs in the third world should take these observations into consideration.…”
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