If you said Glinda, you’re not alone—but you’re also not quite right. For over 80 years, pop culture has merged, muddled, and nearly erased one of Oz’s original heroines:
She’s the witch who shows up first, does the small but essential magic (a protective kiss, a pair of enchanted shoes), and points you in the right direction. She’s the first responder of Oz. locasta the good witch of the north
When you hear “The Good Witch of the North,” who comes to mind? If you said Glinda, you’re not alone—but you’re
Have you read the original Oz books? Did you know about Locasta? Drop a comment below—let’s give this witch her due. If you said Glinda