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Wand

A wand is a thin, light-weight rod that is held with one hand, and is traditionally made of wood, but may also be made of other materials, such as metal or plastic. A wand that is used for magical purposes is often called a magic wand, rather than simply a wand. Wands are distinct from scepters, which have a greater thickness, are held differently, and have a relatively large top ornament on them. In ancient times, the earliest wand holder was from ancient Greece under the rites of the Goddess Athena, Pallas-Athene who carries the power of a Wand. Homer says “Her appearance altered, and now she looked like a woman, tall, beautiful and accomplished.” Many of these qualities is because she is the holder of a Wand which rules transformation: “Athene touched him … more »