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Who is the best witch in folklore?

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Explore a captivating array of powerful enchantresses, from beloved classics to intriguing modern interpretations, each bringing their own magic and mischief to the table. Dive into the debate and see whose charm stands the test of time—who will you rally behind?

  1. Baba Yaga — ranked #11
    Baba Yaga
    Slavic folklore witch known for her magical powers and hut on chicken legs
  2. The Wicked Witch of the West — ranked #22
    The Wicked Witch of the West
    Iconic antagonist from L. Frank Baum's The Wizard of Oz
  3. Hermione Granger — ranked #33
    Hermione Granger
    Brilliant witch from J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter series
  4. Glinda the Good Witch — ranked #44
    Glinda the Good Witch
    Good witch from The Wizard of Oz, known for her kindness
  5. Maleficent — ranked #55
    Maleficent
    Disney's powerful fairy and antagonist in Sleeping Beauty (1959)
  6. Ursula — ranked #66
    Ursula
    Sea witch from Disney's The Little Mermaid (1989), known for her cunning
  7. The Evil Queen — ranked #77
    The Evil Queen
    Villain from Snow White, known for her jealousy and magic
  8. Morgan le Fay — ranked #88
    Morgan le Fay
    Legendary enchantress from Arthurian legend, often depicted as an antagonist
  9. Circe — ranked #99
    Circe
    Greek goddess and witch known for her ability to transform men into animals
  10. Medea — ranked #1010
    Medea
    Mythical figure known for her magical abilities and tragic story in Greek mythology
  11. The White Witch — ranked #1111
    The White Witch
    Antagonist in C.S. Lewis's The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe
  12. Elphaba — ranked #1212
    Elphaba
    Protagonist of Wicked, known as the misunderstood Wicked Witch of the West
  13. Sabrina Spellman — ranked #1313
    Sabrina Spellman
    Teen witch from the Archie Comics, known for her adventures and spells
  14. Willow Rosenberg — ranked #1414
    Willow Rosenberg
    Powerful witch from Buffy the Vampire Slayer, known for her growth and complexity
  15. Samantha Stephens — ranked #1515
    Samantha Stephens
    Witch from the TV series Bewitched, known for her magical mishaps
  16. Minerva McGonagall — ranked #1616
    Minerva McGonagall
    Transfiguration professor and head of Gryffindor in Harry Potter series

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Comments

Baba Yaga, Circe and Medea have centuries behind them, and two of the sixteen witches on this list were invented in the 1990s: https://youpick.best/articles/harry-potter-ranked-many-ways

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