Here's What It's Like To Be A Real Witch In America Today
Witches have long been portrayed in popular culture as dark and sinister beings — often with warted noses, green skin, and shrill voices that can make your blood curdle. But for photographer Frances F. Denny, the word"witch" carries a more relatable and cordial connotation., Denny traveled from coast to coast to track down people who identify as witches. What she discovered goes far beyond the cultural stereotypes of how witches are often represented.
What does this word “witch” mean to modern women? Who calls herself a witch now? And what does it mean to practice witchcraft?I hate to say it, but in some ways this project was like one massive networking endeavor. I met my subjects largely through word of mouth and referrals. Once I had met and photographed about 12 witches, the project grew pretty organically.
Wicca is a neo-pagan religion; they capitalize the W in “Witch.” There are many practicing sects of Wicca, and there is a general trajectory one takes to become a Witch. While there is the notion of a “hereditary witch” in the world of witchcraft, as in one coming from a matrilineal line of witches, it is by no means a defining characteristic for most.Frances F. Denny / ClampArt, New York City
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