Is a wizard evil?

Not all witches and wizards are evil. Some myths and folktales feature good spirits or magicians who help people. These are said to practice “white magic” rather than the “black magic” of the evil witches and wizards.
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What is an evil wizard called?

The term sorcerer is more frequently used when the magician in question is evil. This may derive from its use in sword and sorcery, where the hero would be the sword-wielder, leaving the sorcery for his opponent.
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Is a wizard human?

The term 'wizard' specifically means 'human who can use magic', so doesn't apply to other beings or creatures that can also do magic.
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What makes someone a wizard?

A powerful wizard is one that casts powerful spells. Powerful spells are the result of casting the spells well. Casting a spell well results from a wizard's skill at magic. Thus, a powerful wizard is one with a high level of skill.
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What is a dark wizard?

A Dark Wizard or Witch is any magical person who primarily studies and/or practices the Dark Arts. They may also possess some dark objects like Horcruxes.
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Who was the most evil wizard?

Lord Voldemort. Lord Voldemort, considered the most dangerous dark wizard of the late 20th century, if not of all time. Tom Riddle was known to be the most powerful and dangerous dark wizard of all time.
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Who is the most powerful wizard?

Hands-down, Albus Dumbledore was the most powerful wizard of his time. Most regarded him as the strongest wizard in history, and even Lord Voldemort himself feared to face him.
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What is a wizard in the Bible?

They are usually associated with some pagan ruler or misled king who seeks aid for interpreting dreams, such as in the book of Daniel, or in ascertaining future events, as in the famous 'Witch of Endor' episode in I Samuel 28.
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What can wizards do?

Wizards are supreme magic-users, defined and united as a class by the spells they cast. Their magic conjures elementals from other planes of existence, glimpses the future, or turns slain foes into shambling zombies.
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Can a wizard be female?

Wizardess and sorceress are the most common, although some dictionaries note that the word “wizard” can also be used to refer to women. In early modern Europe and America, the word “wizard” (or “warlock”) was used to refer to a man who practiced witchcraft, making the female equivalent of a wizard a witch.
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What is the full meaning of wizard?

Definition of wizard

(Entry 1 of 2) 1 : one skilled in magic : sorcerer. 2 : a very clever or skillful person computer wizards.
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Are wizards immortal?

Yes they are immortal in life span, as long as they stick to thier Mission. Saruman didn't, so when Wormtongue slit his throat he didn't re-incarnate wheras Gandalf did. Gandalf & the other wizards were brought to Middle-earth by the Great Stork of Manwe & left under the cabbages in Bilbo's garden.
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Who was the first dark wizard?

Before 100 AD, Herpo the Foul becomes the first dark wizard in history by committing a number of heinous acts. He first experiments with magical creatures to figure out how to create a basilisk.
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Who created wizards?

Founded in Renton in 1990 by Peter Adkinson, a former systems analyst at The Boeing Co., Wizards was acquired by toy giant Hasbro for $325 million in 1999. Beyond its juggernaut fantasy titles, Wizards also served as distributor of the Pokémon trading cards for several years.
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What is a female wizard called?

A female wizard is called a wizardess which is a better equivalent.
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What is a wizard without powers?

A Squib is someone who was born into a wizarding family but hasn't got any magic powers. Kind of the opposite of Muggle-born wizards, but Squibs are quite unusual. Ronald Weasley's basic description of a Squib. A Squib, also known as a wizard-born, was a non-magical person who was born to at least one magical parent.
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What race makes a good wizard?

Classic (Default Rules)VGtM: Better suited to Sorcerers and Warlocks, but purebloods still make good wizards. Magic Resistance gives you a huge advantage over other spellcasters, and poison immunity helps with a very common damage type.
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How do Wizards learn magic?

In particular, they learn most new spells by seeking out magical writings and copying them into their spellbooks, a method that allows them, unlike bards or sorcerers, to master any number of permissible spells once they find them, assembling a broad and versatile arsenal of power.
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Do wizards believe in God?

The wizarding world seems to, at least in Britain, have a vaguely Anglican background (celebrating Christmas, the role of godparents, etc), suggesting that wizards may practice religion. Godric's Hollow is even home to a small church where one can assume the wizards and Muggles of the village worship together.
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What does the Bible say about performing magic?

Anyone who does these things is detestable to the Lord, and because of these detestable practices the Lord your God will drive out those nations before you", and Exodus 22:18 states "Do not allow a sorceress to live" (or in the King James Bible "thou shalt not suffer a witch to live").
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What is a familiar in the Bible?

Definition of familiar spirit

1 : a spirit or demon that serves or prompts an individual. 2 : the spirit of a dead person invoked by a medium to advise or prophesy.
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Which is stronger wizard or witch?

Individual practicing witchcraft is called a witch, whereas individual engaging in sorcery is labeled as a sorcerer. Power: Sorcerer is believed to be more powerful than a wizard and a witch. A sorcerer has the ability to harness the powers of spirits, and he can influence others fortunes by casting a spell.
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Who is the most famous wizard?

MERLIN. Probably the most famous wizard in all of popular culture — yes, even eclipsing Harry Potter — Merlin's greatest feat was helping Arthur Pendragon find a very nice sword (Excalibur) and an even nicer cup (the Holy Grail).
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Who is the most powerful witch?

Scarlet Witch, Marvel

Rating: Unmatched in powers but mentally and magically unstable. It's no secret Scarlet Witch is the strongest witch in Marvel comics.
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