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Archetype of the witch in Jungian psychology
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Archetype of the witch in Jungian psychology
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In Jungian depth psychology, the witch archetype is a common portrayal of a woman, usually old and living alone, who practices dark magic and other types of witchcraft. Witches are typically considered to be a dangerous, lurking threat. How the witch archetype is viewed typically depends on the religious and political context as well as the social context and its gender politics. Jean La Fontaine wrote that the "stereotype of evil appears not to have been closely connected to the actions of real people except when it was mobilised against the current enemies of the Church."