The word “witch” comes from the Anglo-Saxon word “Wicca,” which comes from the word “wicce,” meaning “wise.” The origin of the word dates back to thousands of years when people widely worshiped Mother Earth or Nature as goddesses.
Mythology
Mythology refers to a collection of traditional stories, myths, and legends that belong to a particular cultural or religious group. These stories often involve supernatural or fantastical elements, such as gods, goddesses, heroes, and monsters, and are used to explain natural phenomena, cultural practices, and the origin of the universe and humanity. Mythology can be found in many different cultures and can vary widely in content and form, but it typically reflects the values, beliefs, and cultural identity of the people who created it.
Norse mythology refers to the Scandinavian mythological framework that was upheld during and around the time of the Viking Age (c. 790- c. 1100 CE). Before the Norse (a.k.a. the Vikings) converted to Christianity during the Middle Ages, they had their own vibrant native pagan religion that was as harshly beautiful as the Nordic landscape to which it was intimately connected.
An elf (plural: elves) is a type of humanlike supernatural being in Germanic mythology and folklore. In medieval Germanic-speaking cultures, elves seem generally to have been thought of as beings with magical powers and supernatural beauty, ambivalent towards everyday people and capable of either helping or hindering them.