regarding witches was full-blown ... Around Halloween of 2017, the New York Folklore Society and the William G. Pomeroy Foundation erected a folklore marker dedicated to her.

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But eventually, witches became less of a real-world threat and more of a folklore figure. "You get this this elderly crone who maybe has even a green face who stands out from other human beings ...

This 19th century surimono (woodblock print) by Totoya Hokkei shows Yamauba, a mountain witch from Japanese folklore known for her magical powers and enigmatic nature. She is often depicted as a ...