Witches
Witches have been heard of for hundreds and hundreds of years, perhaps thousands. Between the fifteenth and eighteenth century witch burnings were very popular. To be a witch was a crime against god and was devil worship, therefor many woman were burned at the stake or beheaded. Witches were known, in the fifteenth century,to practice magic, they could seduce man and have them do there bidding, they wouldn't leave time to worship the divine things, they were ugly and hideous, they were also young and beautiful.
At this time and age, witches are seen as ugly hags with green skin, pointy hats, riding a broom or stirring a large cauldron. There are paintings from the early Renaissance depicting witches riding brooms, eating children, being hung or burning at the stake.
Witches in Media
Witches in Movies
Witches have appeared in many movies, may it be in children's movies on Disney or horror films not meant for the weak hearted. Some examples of witches in movies are Into the Woods (2014), The Conjuring (2013), The Chronicles of Narnia (2005), Harry Potter (2001), The Blair Witch Project (1999), Hocus Pocus (1993)Witches in TV
Witches also appear in Supernatural television shows including: Hemlock Grove (2013- 2015), Once Upon A Time (2011- ), Grimm (2011- ), Supernatural (2005- ), Sabrina the Teenage Witch (1996-2003) Goosebumps (1995-1998)Popular Beliefs and Legends
Witches exist in many cultures throughout the world, in many legends and cultures they all have very different personas and looks. Some may have crooked noses with large moles or worts covering their faces. Some may also appear beautiful and young. Many books also have witches, some of the most popular being William Shakespeare's "MacBeth" and J.K Rowling's "Harry Potter" . In all stories witches will have some sort of magic ranging anywhere from conjuring things out of thin air to turning themselves or others into animals. Sources http://www.bbc.com/culture/story/20140925-where-do-witches-come-from
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