condammer

Condamner is a French term that has been used in various contexts, primarily within the context of folklore and traditional practices in former Eastern European and Western European countries. A condamner is a person who casts a spell of evil or malevolent intent on another individual, typically for the purpose of causing harm, damage, or misfortune.

The concept of a condamner is often associated with witchcraft and black magic, where a person, usually blamed for real or imagined calamities, is labeled a "condamner." In some communities, this term was also used to shame or slander individuals who were suspected of practicing witchcraft or sorcery.

The origins of the term are unclear, but it has been linked to Old French and Middle Dutch words, suggesting a connection to folkloric and supernatural traditions in pre-Christian Europe. Additionally, similar concepts can be found in other cultures, such as the idea of a "hexer" in Germanic folklore, who is cast as a malicious sorcerer.

The concept of a condamner is not recognized as a formal concept in modern Western witchcraft. While some modern practitioners and occultists use the term in a symbolic or metaphorical sense, it is primarily associated with negative connotations and is not observed or celebrated as a part of legitimate folklore or magical practices. Instead, it serves as a historical reminder of the fluid and malleable nature of blame, superstition, and the labelling of perceived enemies in pre-modern European societies.