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Famous Witches in Mythology
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Queen Mab
Origin: English folklore. Powers: Ruler of the fairies, influencing dreams, and midwife to the fairies.
The White Witch
Origin: 'The Chronicles of Narnia' by C.S. Lewis. Powers: Turning beings to stone, casting eternal winter, and wand magic.
Granny Weatherwax
Origin: Discworld novels by Terry Pratchett. Powers: Headology, borrowing, and unseen university magic.
Sycorax
Origin: 'The Tempest' by Shakespeare. Powers: Command over spirits, witchcraft, and control of the isle before Prospero.
Lamia
Origin: Greek mythology. Powers: Shapeshifting and seducing young men.
Morgan le Fay
Origin: Arthurian legend. Powers: Shapeshifting, casting illusions, and healing.
Hecate
Origin: Greek mythology. Powers: Crossroads magic, necromancy, and goddess of witchcraft.
Glinda the Good Witch
Origin: 'The Wonderful Wizard of Oz' by L. Frank Baum. Powers: Bubble transportation, spell casting, and protection magic.
Baba Yaga
Origin: Slavic folklore. Powers: Flight, spells, and prophecy.
The Weird Sisters
Origin: Scottish folklore via 'Macbeth' by Shakespeare. Powers: Prophecy and manipulating fate.
Circe
Origin: Greek mythology. Powers: Transformation magic, potion brewing, and control over wildlife.
Elphaba
Origin: 'Wicked' by Gregory Maguire, and 'The Wizard of Oz'. Powers: Spell casting, flight, and talking to animals.
Kikimora
Origin: Slavic folklore. Powers: Nightmares, house haunting, and spinning thread.
Maleficent
Origin: Folklore via 'Sleeping Beauty'. Powers: Dark fairy magic, shapeshifting, and curse casting.
Hermione Granger
Origin: Harry Potter series by J.K. Rowling. Powers: Exceptional at casting spells, potion making, and magical creature knowledge.
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