Witches have been with us for centuries and have a long history of being associated with evil and diabolism. But beginning in the 19th century, the archetype of the witch got reclaimed and reframed as an agent of positive - if subversive - transformation. This illustrated talk will excavate and celebrate the evolution of this magical, feminist icon. Touching on historical events, pop occulture in film and television, and her own personal story, author and podcast host Pam Grossman will trace how the witch went from hideous hag to Hermione, and discuss the ways in which witches continue to reflect our fears and fantasies about feminine power today.
