Witchcraft dates back as early as the ancient Celts and Druids, and was originally a nature based religion wherein people gave reverence to the elements for the animals and vegetables they ate. You can learn more about the history of witchcraft by reading the simple overview at http://ca.essortment.com/historyofmagi_rsav.htm today it is still basically the same, except for the Hollywood stuff that has given it a bad name, along with ignorant people who insist that it has to do with the devil. Real witches know that there is no such thing, negative energy is what you make of it.