Where Did Male Witches Go?
Old hags, beldames, weird sisters; the Wicked Witch of the West, Sabrina Spellman, Bellatrix Lestrange, and the Grand High Witch – what do all these have in common? It seems that both the terminology of witchcraft and the portrayal of witches have decided that the witch is female. The brutal, often misogynistic character of the witch trials and female injustice in the witch craze have entrenched the witch–woman paradigm in our cultural conscience. But is witchcraft actually sexist? And if not, where did all the male witches go?
“Terrific” Halloween Destinations – Haunted Castles in Hungary
This Halloween, we invite you to leave your cosy blanket, your cup of pumpkin spice coffee, and your comfort series behind to get ready for a terrifying adventure: our article provides an insight into some of the haunted castles of Hungary, which might very easily be your ideal holiday destinations during the autumn break. Moreover, if you ever wondered why it is that some of us are so attracted to experiencing fear, but others run away in terror when they see a shadowy figure standing at the window, then this article is for you, as it offers possible explanations to this question as well.