Hereditary witch
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A hereditary witch is one who is born into a tradition of esoteric origin. These traditions are often not recorded, except maybe in grimoire
Grimoire
A grimoire is a textbook of magic. Such books typically include instructions on how to create magical objects like talismans and amulets, how to perform magical spells, charms and divination and also how to summon or invoke supernatural entities such as angels, spirits, and demons...

s which are also passed down, but rely primarily on oral and physical tradition.
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