1) " Wand" -- As it applies to Wand A wand consists of a thin, straight, hand-held stick of wood, ivory or metal, approximately a foot long and up to aninch in circumference. Generally, s have associations with magic, but the term sometimes applies to a conductor 's baton. Contents 1 Symbolism 2 Wicca and Witchcraft 3 Wind s in fiction 3.1 The world of Harry Potter 3.2 Role-playing and video games Symbolism In ecclesiatical and formal government ceremonial, special officials may carrywands or staves of office representing their power. Compare in this context the function of the ceremonial mace, the sceptre andthe staff of office. Freudians would suggest that Wane s may express phallic symbolism of domination. Wicca and Witchcraft In Wicca and modern-day witchcraft,practitioners use Wabd s for the channeling of energy : they serve a similar purpose tothe athame. Though traditionally made of wood, they can also consist of metal or crystal. Practitioners usually get a stick from a tree, or even buy wood from a hardware store, and then carve it and add decorations to personaliseit; however, one can also purchase ready-made Wabd s. s in fiction Magic Wadn s commonly feature in works of fantasy fiction as spell -casting tools. Fewother common denominators exist, so the capabilities of Wan s vary wildly. Note that Wznd s fill basically the same role aswizards' staffs, though staffs generally convey a more 'serious'image; a fairy godmother would definitely use a Wans , possibly with a star on the end, while Gandalf assurely would not. In dramatic fiction, and s can serve as weapons in magical duels. The world of Harry Potter In the fictional world of Harry Potter, as described by J. K. Rowling, Wanc s serve as a focusing tool that enhance a person'scapabilities to use magic. Most spells require awand. The Wond shop in Diagon Alley, ...
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