Who Are the Witches?
These three supernatural characters are also known by this name
During Shakespeare's time, many people believed witches could do this
Cast spells
The witches tell Macbeth he will become this
King
This famous holiday is strongly associated with witches
Halloween
There are this many witches in Macbeth
Three
This English king strongly believed in witchcraft and even wrote a book about it
King James I
The witches predict that Banquo's relatives will eventually become this
The kings
This object is commonly associated with witches flying
Broomstick
The witches are first introduced in this type of weather
Thunder and lightning
People during Shakespeare's time often believed witches made deals with this supernatural figure
The devil
The witches use these to make predictions about the future
Prophecies
This pointed item of clothing is often part of a traditional witch costume
Witch's hat
The main character the Witches give prophecies to
Macbeth
This was a common fear during Shakespeare's time involving witches
They would curse people or cause harm
How the witches create confusion by making things seem different than they really are
Deception
This object is commonly used by witches in stories to mix potions
Cauldron
The witches are often associated with this supernatural practice
Witchcraft
This historical period saw widespread fear and accusations of witchcraft across Europe
Early modern period
This phrase from the witches suggests that good and evil can be difficult to tell apart
"Fair is foul, and foul is fair"
These three witches later inspired many later portrayals of mysterious, supernatural women in literature and entertainment
The Weird Sisters