'Hocus Pocus' Frenzy: Why is Belief in Broom-Riding, Spell-Casting Witches So Deep-Rooted?

The belief in witchcraft, or, in other words, the ability of some people to channel their “supernatural powers” to cast magic “spells,” bewitch others, or use voodoo dolls to wreak havoc is steeped in lore and makes a fascinating subject for analysis, as recent research has proven.