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Athame

By Patti Wigington, About.com

Definition:

An athame is a magical knife used by Wiccans in ceremonies and rituals. It can be hand-crafted or purchased, and is used for casting a circle, among other things.

Pronunciation: a-tha-may
Also Known As: Magical knife
Examples: Willow used her athame to cast a ritual circle.

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