Witches as evil hags wasn’t a new idea at the time, but this play may be the reason that’s the first thing we think of when we think of witches. Find lots of Halloween info on Twitter @HalloweenHaunt, on Facebook. and Google+. And at TheHalloweenHaunt.com.
Read the scene for yourself here, then read the rest of the play.
Music:
“Penumbra” and “Tikopia” by Kevin Macleod (incompetech.com)
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This time we get away from the ugliness of the general population towards suspected witches and look at real ones and witches from folklore and other fiction. Some of these do have pointy hats and green skin. Shownotes at HalloweenHaunt.wordpress.com, where we also would like to find out who your favorite witch is.
For more information:
Wikipedia is a good place to start learning about wicca, and the modern-day witches.
For more on the history of witches in folklore and real life, and go in-depth, check the witches page of NewOrleansGhosts.com
Music:
“When All Falls Apart” by Twilight Productions
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A green face, a pointy hat, warts, that is how we used to see witches. I thought it was a cute look. But their history is much more complicated than that, and we only focus on Europe and America. Full shownotes at HalloweenHaunt.wordpress.com.
Music:
To delve further:
Wikipedia focuses on the history of the (real) witch hunt.
Wikipedia examines the Salem witch trials.
If you’re thinking about visiting Salem, you might like this article.
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Few things say Halloween like black cats, although they are delightful any time of year. Thank you, Robin, for another excellent suggestion on Facebook. I tweet at @HalloweenHaunt. Much more can be found at TheHalloweenHaunt.com.
Wikipedia will tell you much about the history of black cat superstition. I will tell you much about witches (with a bit about their familiars thrown in) at Witches.TheHalloweenHaunt.com.
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