Definitions for: Black Art


[n] the belief in magical spells that harness occult forces or evil spirits to produce unnatural effects in the world



Webster (1913) Definition: Black" art`
The art practiced by conjurers and witches; necromancy;
conjuration; magic.

Note: This name was given in the Middle Ages to necromancy,
under the idea that the latter term was derived from
niger black, instead of nekro`s, a dead person, and
mantei`a, divination. --Wright.

Synonyms: black magic, sorcery

See Also: bewitchment, demonism, diabolism, enchantment, magic, obiism, Satanism, witchcraft, witchery

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