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The most controversial of magical tools is the witch’s blade…the Athamé. The most critical controversy stems from Hollywood’s tendency to demonize magic, making the Athamé a weapon instead of a tool with the use of glamour and illusion. Murder and torture are not
the modus operandi of a person who lives by the Wiccan Rede with full conscious choice for “harm to none.” But the tool is sharp and pointy and looks scary, so, of course, it is supposed that the Athamé is a weapon for killing or blood letting. This is simply not true, but it is perceived to be true. You need to know truth yourself, but you do not need to convince anyone of your truth. They will decide for themselves regardless.