About this episode

Chris and Lizzie explore the evolution of witches in folklore, literature, and entertainment as spooky season approaches.

As spooky season approaches, Chris and Lizzie explore a brief history of witches. Find out how they’ve evolved in folklore, literature, and entertainment from ‘MacBeth’ to ‘The Wizard of Oz’ to ‘Weapons’ and beyond! Plus discover how ‘Practical Magic’ fits into this witchy arc, and what the upcoming sequel may bring to the cauldron. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

People in this episode

Hosts: Chris, Lizzie

Topics covered

• witches
• folklore
• literature
• entertainment
• history
• Halloween
• film

Keywords

• witches
• history
• folklore
• literature
• Halloween
• Practical Magic
• MacBeth
• The Wizard of Oz

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: MacBeth, The Wizard of Oz, Weapons, Practical Magic, upcoming sequel

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