| The nature of spirituality and magic has changed substantially in the last few centuries. In medieval times, people felt themselves surrounded by hostile forces beyond their control, and they developed spells and other rituals to protect themselves. Today we are also surrounded by hostile forces beyond our control, but the spells and rituals have changed to meet modern needs.
Herewith a list of medieval spells, items, and spiritual concepts, and their current equivalents:
| Medieval Magic |
Modern Magic |
| Summon spirit of the dead |
Summon waiter |
| Heal the sick |
Heal bad haircut |
| Garlic turns away vampire |
Garlic turns away tax auditor |
| Confession absolves sin |
Confession obtains plea-bargain |
| Exorcise demonic possession |
Exorcise daughter’s interest in biker |
| Exorcise demonic possession 2 |
Exorcise mother-in-law from property |
| Charm a dragon |
Charm your date |
| Cast out demons |
Cast out cockroaches |
| Remove curse |
Remove pimple |
| Dispel evil spirit |
Dispel smell of dope in car |
| Fairies are playful woodland creatures |
Fairies are playful urban creatures |
| Brownies are malicious |
Brownies are delicious |
| Witches’ brew |
Vicks Nyquil |
| Venal sin |
Misdemeanor |
| Mortal sin |
Felony |
| Papal indulgence |
Mayor can fix parking tickets |
| Lay curse on overlord |
Lose boss’ overheads |
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