Refers to a triad of three magical practices: (1) black magic, (2) creating hailstorms, (3) and casting spells. The term can be used to refer to the actual practices, especially as used to defeat an enemy; it can also be used as a name for the literature that describes these practices.

Etymology

Basic Syllabic Etymology:

The most basic meaning of mthu is “power,” but it has a very negative connotation, such that it can be used to describe an evil kind of magic or sorcery; ser is simply the word for “hail,” but here has the sense of creating a hailstorm to bring destruction; as a verb, gtad has the sense of “aim at” or “send,” but in its nominal use here refers to an evil spell that can be cast on an enemy.

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