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Why did peasants in Old Rus' seek out 'witches'? (VIDEO)
Anna Sorokina
Aug 02 2025
History
'Witches' were engaged in healing, hexing, foreseeing the future and creating love spells. And not only for women, but also men!
witches in Old Rus
Anna Sorokia
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