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Hunting magic

Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
Verified for the 2026 exam
Verified for the 2026 examWritten by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025

Definition

Hunting magic refers to a type of prehistoric art that depicts scenes related to hunting, often believed to have been created as a way to ensure successful hunts or as a form of sympathetic magic.

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