What is a witch?

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by Mya Kagan (whyzz writer) >> more about the author

You’ve probably come across witches in stories from books, movies, or TV. The witches of these tales are usually people who practice magic and cast spells. They’re often portrayed as women who wear tall, pointy, black hats and bend over bubbling cauldrons or ride on a broomstick! In some stories, a male witch might be called a warlock.

These kinds of witches can make great subjects in stories and have been fabled in lots of different cultures for hundreds and hundreds of years!

Sometimes the term Witch is also used to describe people who practice a religion often known as Witchcraft or Wicca. These religious beliefs are very earth-based and spiritual, and focus a lot on nature! Witches who are members of the modern-day religion are not the same as the witches and warlocks in fictional stories.

Why do you think that the witches of fairytales make such good characters in stories? What are some of the most memorable stories with witches that you’ve been told? Try making up your own brand-new tale! What are some of the qualities and characteristics that you’d give to your fictional witch or witches??