sorceress

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Elphaba, in contrast, is a naturally talented sorceress whose green skin led her father to reject her from the moment she was born.

From Salon • Dec. 2, 2024

The pattern across the jersey is inspired by a fifth-century BC vase attributed to Persephone, which depicts Ulysses and the sorceress Circe in Homer's Odyssey.

From BBC • Jul. 23, 2024

The title figure is a formidable sorceress who ends up falling in love with one of the victims she keeps on her fantastical island.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 6, 2023

A case study: Morgan Le Fey, who in the original is a sorceress with a sweet tooth, and a threat to Arthur’s reign.

From New York Times • Mar. 22, 2023

Melisandre of Asshai, sorceress, shadowbinder, and priestess to R'hllor, the Lord of Light, the Heart of Fire, the God of Flame and Shadow.

From "A Clash of Kings" by George R.R. Martin