Goddess, Witch, Woman | ep.12 what makes a witch

2025-07-18

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What Makes a Witch? | Episode 12In this threshold episode of Goddess, Witch, Woman, we begin a new series. One that turns the spiral from goddess to witch — from devotion to accusation, from memory to myth.We trace her steps through folktale, persecution, and power. From Baba Yaga to Hecate. From bruxa to crone. From burning times to broomsticks.This is a remembrance of all she is: shadow and healer, heretic and wise woman. A witness to what was done — and what still stirs.Includes references to Silvia Fed...

What Makes a Witch? | Episode 12In this threshold episode of Goddess, Witch, Woman, we begin a new series. One that turns the spiral from goddess to witch — from devotion to accusation, from memory to myth.

We trace her steps through folktale, persecution, and power. From Baba Yaga to Hecate. From bruxa to crone. From burning times to broomsticks.

This is a remembrance of all she is: shadow and healer, heretic and wise woman. A witness to what was done — and what still stirs.

Includes references to Silvia Federici, Clarissa Pinkola Estés, Sharon Blackie, Jean Shinoda Bolen, and more.

Mentioned books:– Caliban and the Witch by Silvia Federici– Hagitude by Sharon Blackie– Crones Don’t Whine by Jean Shinoda Bolen– Women Who Run With the Wolves by Clarissa Pinkola Estés

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