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The Three Witches, also known as the Weird Sisters, Weyward Sisters or Wayward Sisters, are characters in William Shakespeare's play Macbeth (c. 1603–1607). The witches eventually lead Macbeth to his demise, and they hold a striking resemblance to the three Fates of classical mythology.
Depicted, counter-clockwise from top-left, are: Macbeth and Banquo meet the witches; just after the murder of Duncan; Banquo's ghost; Macbeth duels Macduff; and Macbeth. The Tragedy of Macbeth, often shortened to Macbeth (/ m ə k ˈ b ɛ θ /), is a tragedy by William Shakespeare, estimated to have been first performed in 1606.
The others panic at Macbeth raging at an empty chair, until a desperate Lady Macbeth tells them that her husband is merely afflicted with a harmless malady. Enraged, Macbeth is warned by the Three Witches to beware of Macduff, who has fled to England. Macbeth frames Macduff as a traitor and sends soldiers to kill him.
It begins with blood and fear. It begins with a discovery of witches." — "A Discovery of Witches" “Death cannot be feared. For death, in time, comes to all witches.” — Leo Wyatt, “Charmed”
Beyond black hats and broomsticks, here's what to know about witches, witchcraft, spells, magic, covens, Wiccans and beyond. Learn about the facts and history. Are witches real?
The witches were not always accurate when they fired the arrows but if the intended target, whether it was a woman, a man or an animal, was touched by the implement, she claimed they would die even if wearing a protective armour. [45] Spells used to inflict illness and torment on Harry Forbes, the minister, were also described. [51]
Aikaterini Hadjipateras [1] [2] [3] (Greek: Αικατερίνη Χατζηπατέρα; born 9 April 1957 [4] [5] [6]), known professionally as Kathryn Hunter, is a British–American actress and theatre director, known for her appearances as Arabella Figg in the Harry Potter film series, Eedy Karn in the Disney+ Star Wars spinoff series Andor, as the Three Witches in Joel Coen's The Tragedy ...
He checks Macduff for a witch's mark and helps him kill Macbeth in the finale. Lord Macbeth* – Scottish nobleman and husband of Lady Macbeth. After receiving a prophecy from the three witches, Lady Macbeth persuades him to murder Duncan. Upon receiving another prophecy from the witches and Hecate, he also murders Banquo.