Witches are often depicted as villains in fairy tales, or exercisers of the satanic occult in scary movies. But for practitioners of modern witchcraft, it is spiritual, empowering, and magical.

When you hear the word “witch,” there are undoubtedly many specific images that come to mind. Do you see a woman in a long cloak and witch's hat, brewing a hot potion in her cauldron? Do you think of ...

(RNS) — Marvel Studios’ television series ‘Agatha All Along,’ which has its finale Wednesday (Oct. 30), oozes witchcraft lore, movie references and symbolism. Modern witches are all in. (RNS) — Marvel ...

(The Conversation) — From ancient Greece to modern-day TikTok witchcraft, the world of witches has been a changing one. Despite a troubled history, there are people today who consider themselves ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Broomsticks, cauldrons and pointy hats often come to mind when someone says the word "witch." Around Halloween and spooky season, ...

Wicca and witchcraft are popping up in pop culture these days, from teenage witches on TikTok to a Marvel comic superhero called Wiccan. It has even led The New York Times to ask: “When did everyone ...

When you think of a witch, what do you picture? Maybe you imagine cool teenage girls like in Sabrina or The Craft or a sisterhood like in Practical Magic. Or do you see bubbling cauldrons and toads ...

In 2013, a blue plaque, the historic marker of British heritage, was bestowed, for the first time, on the home of a witch. “[Valiente’s] collection is seen as the most important of its kind in the ...

Joel Christensen is a professor of classical studies at Brandeis. This article originally appeared in The Conversation. Living on the North Shore in Boston in the fall brings the gorgeous turning of ...