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==Modern conception== | ==Modern conception== | ||
Since the 20th century some magical practitioners, including adherents of the Neopagan religion of [[Wicca]], use the concept of familiars, due to their association with older forms of magic. These contemporary practitioners use pets or wildlife, or believe that invisible versions of familiars act as magical aids. | Since the 20th century some magical practitioners, including adherents of the [[paganism|Neopagan]] religion of [[Wicca]], use the concept of familiars, due to their association with older forms of magic. These contemporary practitioners use pets or wildlife, or believe that invisible versions of familiars act as magical aids. | ||
Many of the [[Goetic demon]]s and [[olympic spirit]]s are able to provide [[magician]]s with familiars. | |||
[[Occultist]] and [[witch]] [[Frederick Santee]] stated in 1977 that "No good witch fails to have a familiar." | [[Occultist]] and [[witch]] [[Frederick Santee]] stated in 1977 that "No good witch fails to have a familiar." | ||