Why do societies consistently create stories about evil women?
In short: This video explores the recurring mythology of witches and hags. It examines how social orders generate these specific narratives and what these stories reveal about the cultures that produce them.
The presentation by Mike Rugnetta looks at the cultural function of the witch and hag archetype. Rather than just viewing them as folklore, the video analyzes why these figures—often depicted as women with magical powers—appear repeatedly across different social structures. It aims to uncover the underlying meanings behind these stories and the reasons for their persistence in human mythology.
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- Summary by Intellect · source: Witches and Hags: Crash Course World Mythology #39
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