Across mythology and folklore, certain women became renowned for their mastery of magic, prophecy, and the supernatural. Some were feared as sorceresses, others revered as wise women, priestesses, or ...

From Circe and Medea to Hecate and Baba Yaga, witches have haunted mythology and folklore for centuries as figures of mystery, danger, and supernatural power. This video explores some of the most ...

The spooky season brings many frights, imagination and of course, costumes. Girls around the world might be dressing as witches this Halloween season, or they have done so in the past, or they just ...

The following is an excerpt from Modern Witchcraft With the Greek Gods by Jason Mankey (me) and Astrea Taylor. This might be one of my favorite pieces of writing ever! -Jason Hekate might be the most ...

The mean, green witch and the Evil Queen have thrilled generations of moviegoers. But they also reflect cultural fears about aging and powerful women. A screen-test image of actress Margaret Hamilton ...

Women accused of being witches burnt at the stake in Derenburg in 1555. Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA With Halloween upon us, witches resurface alongside other frightening figures summoned for the ...