A highly attractive Spider's Web Silver Pendant, inspired by books such as the "Harry Potter" series.Crafted in the finest 925 Sterling Silver, it comes with a 20" - 22'' Sterling Silver chain and shipped to you direct from Scotland, complete in a quality jewellery presentation box.It will delight lovers of fantasy books, wizards and witchcraft. It will make an ideal gift, and a lasting memento, for yourself or for someone you love.Size (approx) - 20.0mm x 10.0mm.A brief history of Wizards & Witches Wizards and Witches are people thought to possess magical powers or to command supernatural forces, and appear in the myths and folklore of many cultures.The word �Witch� usually refers to a female, though male witches exist in some traditions.Men who possess the powers associated with witchcraft are often known as wizards or warlocks.All are practitioners of magic and have the potential to be good or evil.During the Middle Ages in Europe, the belief in witches was widespread. Witches were said to be worshipers of the Devil. Thousands of women and some men were tortured and executed after being accused of witchcraft. The English who settled in North America brought along a fear of witches.Today, books such as the �Harry Potter� series have re-ignited interest in Wizards and Witches.