Magic is represented and understood in different cultural mythologies as a manifestation of supernatural forces that can be harnessed or manipulated by individuals, often with divine approval or intervention. In many traditions, magic is intertwined with rituals, requiring specific practices to connect with the spiritual realm. This varies from the wise sparrow in Shinto to the sorcerers in Western folklore, revealing diverse beliefs about the nature of reality and the human capacity to influence it through mystical means.