Broom Service
Before broomsticks, folklore said witches could fly on these long-handled farm tools used for hay.
What are pitchforks?
These black household pets are the most common witch familiars in folklore and superstition.
What are cats?
Accusations by Betty Parris and Abigail Williams started this famous trial.
This magic word used by stage magicians originally came from an ancient healing charm.
What is abracadabra?
"Double, double toil and trouble; Fire burn and cauldron bubble" comes from this Shakespeare play.
Macbeth
In some cultures, witches were said to travel by transforming into this nocturnal flying mammal.
What are bats?
This wise nocturnal bird is often associated with witches and magic, especially in Harry Potter.
What is an owl?
The wife of Henry VIII was accused of witchcraft during her trial.
Who is Anne Boleyn?
This animated Disney movie features a sea witch named Ursula as the villain.
What is the Little Mermaid?
Witches' cauldrons were traditionally made from this metal, which people believed had protective properties.
What is iron?
In medieval art, witches were sometimes shown riding on this backward-facing farm animal.
What is a goat?
This black bird is often associated with witches and is known for its intelligence.
What are ravens (or crows)?
This Asian country has a long tradition of female shamans called mudang.
What is Korea?
This 1993 Disney movie features three Salem witches who return on Halloween night after 300 years.
What is Hocus Pocus?
This herb, known for its calming properties, was often included in "love potions."
What is lavender?
Calendar months based on wood from this ancient culture was used to determine the wood types for wands in the Harry Potter series.
Who are the Celts?
This animal was often kept by medieval "wise women" for its supposed magical properties.
What is a snake?
This French girl was called a witch but became a saint.
Who is Joan of Arc?
This Netflix series features a teenage witch who attends both regular high school and witch academy.
What is the Chilling Adventures of Sabrina?
Ancient Egyptian magical texts were often written on this material.
What is papyrus?
This Caribbean religion combines African traditions with magic and healing.
What is voodoo?
In some folklore, witches could transform into this wild canine.
What is a wolf?
This ancient Greek sorceress was famous for turning Odysseus's men into pigs.
Who is Circe?
Willow Rosenberg, portrayed by Alyson Hannigan, is a powerful witch in this late 90s, early 00s television program.
Medieval spell books were called by this Latin term meaning "textbooks of magic."
What are grimoires?