Why do we think of witches as women?

Why do we think of witches as women?

In popular culture, witchcraft is commonly associated with women, but in fact, men can be witches, too. In this special Halloween episode, Molly and Cristen discuss the history, practices and many different definitions and conceptions of witches.

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Monday Mini: The Male Loneliness Epidemic

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Book Club: The Sapling Cage

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Fictional Women Around the World: Peridot

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