In many stories, movies, and books, the witch is always the evil character - the jealous old coot, the choas-loving manipulator. Quite frequently, she is portrayed as having poor traits like a selfish, destructive, or envious nature. Not to mention that her appearance isn't always of the highest quality either. We all know the green-skinned, wart-nosed old hag with the cackling laugh. We have all become quite comfortable using her to teach a lesson to our children, but what I'm wondering is, is this stereotype fair to modern day witches or could it be degrading?
Now, you may say, "Everone knows witches don't exist. No one has green skin and nobody can cast magic spells on the poeple around them." That sounds fair venough, but what about the young women who use their herbs and oils, preyers and statues to "cast magic spells?"
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