Top 10 witches worldwide

1. Hecate: The Greek goddess of witchcraft, magic, and the moon. She is often depicted as a guardian of the crossroads and the underworld.

2. Morgan le Fay: A powerful enchantress from Arthurian legend, known for her shape-shifting abilities and her complex relationship with King Arthur.

1. Lilith: In Jewish mythology, she is considered the first woman created by God, known for her independence and association with the night and demons.

1. Isobel Gowdie: A Scottish woman who confessed to witchcraft in the 17th century. Her detailed confessions provide a rare insight into the beliefs and practices of the time.

1. Aradia: The central figure in Charles Leland’s “Aradia, or the Gospel of the Witches,” she is considered a messianic figure in Italian witchcraft.

1. Tituba: An enslaved woman of African and Native American descent, she was one of the first to be accused of witchcraft during the Salem witch trials.

1. Marie Laveau: Known as the Voodoo Queen of New Orleans, she was a powerful practitioner of Voodoo in the 19th century.

1. Baba Yaga: A fearsome witch from Slavic folklore, she lives in a hut that stands on chicken legs and is known for her ambiguous nature, sometimes helping and sometimes hindering those who seek her out.

1. Circe: A sorceress from Greek mythology who appears in Homer’s “Odyssey.” She is known for her ability to transform humans into animals.

1. Joan of Arc: Although not a witch, she was accused of witchcraft and heresy due to her visions and leadership during the Hundred Years’ War.

These figures span a wide range of cultures and time periods, each contributing to the rich tapestry of witchcraft lore. Do any of these witches particularly interest you?