Magic wands and the fantasy genre are inextricably linked. The wand, as a powerful stick or staff used to wield magic, has been a part of human history for as long as we know. To this day, wands are still used and believed to be powerful for various cultural or religious reasons. Let’s take a look at the ancient roots of the magic wand and how it has influenced modern fantasy literature.

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