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Let's talk about whom might have been the first witch.

2025-10-17 Entertainment
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Bailey Sarian
Bailey Sarian
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The Origin of the Witch Archetype and Historical Persecution Methods

Uncover how early Greek mythology evolved into the iconic "ugly hag" witch archetype and examine the highly specific, often biased, rules used throughout history to confirm witchcraft accusations.

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  • Understand the transition from sexy sorceress (Cersei) to the medieval hag archetype established by influential printmakers.
  • Recognize how Hinrich Kramer weaponized public fear via the Malleus Maleficarum to consolidate power and discredit a woman who challenged him.
  • Identify at least ten distinct, often contradictory, methods used historically to "prove" a woman was practicing witchcraft.

This overview chronicles the shifting perception of witches, starting with Greek mythology, moving through medieval art, and culminating in the systematic documentation of witch-hunting tactics used to perpetuate systemic fear against women.

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@mermaidginny 2025-10-17

Honestly I've very appreciative of how much research you guys put into this. Ty to Bailey and her team! I see you guys back there helping so much! ❤❤

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@SuperSarlet 2025-10-17

Nope , I would be dead for sure I talk to myself I have freckles and birthmarks 😅

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@tdalysinger 2025-10-19

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@DianeRuff-x4i 2025-10-17

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Bailey!!!! You forever slay. Thx for all the detailed research you and your team put into your videos. ❤ You'd totally get your mind blown on the Dark History of Ballet. It's.... pretty tragic. Thanks for educating the masses, queen!

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