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S2E6: The Stereotypical Fairytale Witch, Its Origins, & Its Implications

S2E6: The Stereotypical Fairytale Witch, Its Origins, & Its Implications

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In this episode, Kyla & Kaija discuss the origins of the stereotypical green-skinned, hooked-nosed, pointy-hat-wearing witch of our childhood fairytales. Where does this imagery come from? What implications does it have? Let's talk about it.


Sources:

- Books & Broomsticks: Dybbukim w/ Jewitches (on Spotify): https://open.spotify.com/episode/5V0Vts3KYKyaVQIDKzFvRr?si=3c33576757cd4e88

- Can I Still Love the Antisemitic Fairy Tales That I Grew Up With? by Aleksia Mira Silverman on Hey Alma: https://www.heyalma.com/can-i-still-love-the-antisemitic-fairy-tales-that-i-grew-up-with/

- More on Jewish headwear: https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/the-long-history-of-forcing-jews-to-wear-anti-semitic-badges-180981829/

- Archetype Origins: Witch Archetype from Foot Hill Dragon Press: https://foothilldragonpress.org/268959/uncategorized/archetype-origins-witch-archetype/

- Is a Halloween witch costume antisemitic? Jewish dress historian explains noses, hats, and more by SnappyDragon (on YouTube): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y63QkEhp0Q4


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