Who is the best witch in folklore?

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?

Baba Yaga

Slavic folklore witch known for her magical powers and hut on chicken legs

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The Wicked Witch of the West

Iconic antagonist from L. Frank Baum's The Wizard of Oz

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Hermione Granger

Brilliant witch from J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter series

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Glinda the Good Witch

Good witch from The Wizard of Oz, known for her kindness

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Maleficent

Disney's powerful fairy and antagonist in Sleeping Beauty (1959)

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Ursula

Sea witch from Disney's The Little Mermaid (1989), known for her cunning

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The Evil Queen

Villain from Snow White, known for her jealousy and magic

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Morgan le Fay

Legendary enchantress from Arthurian legend, often depicted as an antagonist

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Circe

Greek goddess and witch known for her ability to transform men into animals

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Medea

Mythical figure known for her magical abilities and tragic story in Greek mythology

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The White Witch

Antagonist in C.S. Lewis's The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe

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Elphaba

Protagonist of Wicked, known as the misunderstood Wicked Witch of the West

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Sabrina Spellman

Teen witch from the Archie Comics, known for her adventures and spells

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Willow Rosenberg

Powerful witch from Buffy the Vampire Slayer, known for her growth and complexity

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Samantha Stephens

Witch from the TV series Bewitched, known for her magical mishaps

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Minerva McGonagall

Transfiguration professor and head of Gryffindor in Harry Potter series

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