The Dark Witch of the Black Blossom: An Icon of Dark Romanticism

The dark witch of the black blossom is a mysterious and alluring figure, known for her powerful and sinister magic. She resides deep in the heart of a dark and enchanted forest, where the black blossoms grow. Legend has it that she possesses a deep connection to these flowers, harnessing their dark energy to fuel her spells and enchantments. The dark witch is said to be a formidable force, wielding her magic with grace and precision. She is a master of dark arts, capable of casting powerful curses and summoning creatures from the shadow realm. Many fear her and avoid venturing into her domain, for they believe that anyone who encounters her will befall a terrible fate.

Protection Spell Breaking Ritual

The ritual also requires the seed of the man with whom the woman wants to conceive in a mason jar, put on the pyre where the hot guinea pepper was placed to warm. During the ritual, the priestess, surrounded by followers who play ritual instruments and chant, does a ritual dance while consuming a hot guinea pepper to attract the spirits then sacrifice a goat and spit its blood on the belly of the wannabe pregnant woman.

Many fear her and avoid venturing into her domain, for they believe that anyone who encounters her will befall a terrible fate. Despite her reputation, some believe that the dark witch holds a deeper purpose. They believe that she seeks to maintain the balance between light and dark, ensuring that the forces of evil do not overrun the world.

Is There Justice for Marie Laveau?

Last night’s finale of American Horror Story: Coven left us with a lot of questions. What happened to the rest of that massive witch hunting organization? Are witches really “born that way”? Was Myrtle’s death-cry of “Balenciaga!” about more than just clothes? But here’s the mystery that’s bugging me most today: Where was Marie Laveau? Yes, she had already died in the previous episode, but so had Fiona (allegedly). In this season, death really didn’t mean anything, especially if we hadn’t seen the body, so many thought Marie would come back for her last hurrah—some final resolution to her reign as Voodoo Queen of New Orleans for the past 200 years.

A lot of viewers were especially excited to see Angela Bassett on the small screen portraying the same character week after week. There were also those of us who enjoyed watching a powerful black female figure taking control of her destiny and righting the wrongs around her. It was a shock to learn of her death, but the double-disappointment of her not only dying but being forced to spend eternity in Hell with the most detestable character in the series was almost too much. How could Ryan Murphy and his team do this to her? Did she really deserve that kind of fate? Marie Laveau spent 200 years protecting her community providing a safe haven for other black women with special abilities, and the show put her in Hell with her tormentor?

We got Marie’s story in fragments, but by the end of the series, we have a pretty good idea of her life’s trajectory. She was young, beautiful, and powerful; when she wished for eternal life, Papa Legba happily provided in exchange for her soul. In actuality, her immortality was more of a loan–she could keep it as long as she did an initially unspecified “task” for Papa Legba once a year. If she couldn’t pay, he’d cash in that soul and drag her to the Underworld.

Deals with the devil are ill-advised, but from what we saw, Marie used her immortality to do a lot of good. She buried Madame LaLaurie in a box for eternity as punishment for her crimes against Black people, and she raised the dead to punish the white men who lynched a black child in the 1960s. Marie strikes me as the type of character who probably did that sort of thing repeatedly; the flashback only served as one example. Additionally, she offered a haven. When she extended the hands of safety and hospitality to Queenie, I had no doubt she had done it before to countless black women over the past two centuries.

On the other side of the coin, Marie’s body count of innocent victims can’t be ignored. She hanged Madame LaLaurie’s entire family and put them on display as revenge. The Minotaur she sent to kill Madame was ultimately intercepted by Queenie who would have died had Fiona not shown up save her. The army of undead she sent to the Academy attacked indiscriminately, killing bystanders and nearly killing Luke. She gave up her own baby to Papa Legba and we have no idea how many other infants she had to offer as payment. She helped kill Nan to cover up her baby theft. She sent a witch hunter to destroy the coven even though she’d signed a truce with the previous Supreme, and Fiona, the current Supreme, had done nothing to provoke her.

For all the cheering we did behind Marie Laveau as a powerful black female leader, it’s impossible to turn a blind eye to the kind of person she really was. I’m sure being 200 years old, watching everyone you ever meet end up dead, having to snatch babies, and living with the memory of your tortured lost love might have a little something to do with how she conducts her business, but it doesn’t outright excuse her behavior. Can we honestly say her story should have had a happy ending considering the number of lives she ended, destroyed, or tried to? Is Marie as bad as Madame LaLaurie? Of course not. But should her character have been redeemed? In the end, I just don’t think it’s possible. Despite all the good she did in her life, her sins, on balance, should make us stop just shy of feeling sympathy. After all, when you’re dealing with Papa Legba, redemption just isn’t part of the agreement. This post originally appeared in an extended form on Rafi D’Angelo’s blog, So Let’s Talk About… Read more of him there, and follow him on Twitter @RafiDAngelo.

This is a far cry from the Black witches whose narratives are built around protecting white leads. Black witch portrayals prior to and after Bassett’s award-nominated take on Marie Laveau seldom do this. Witches like Bonnie Bennett (and her grandmother) from The Vampire Diaries consistently showcase their increasingly powerful abilities. Still, they lose everything to protect mostly white protagonists.

It is said that she uses her powers to protect the innocent and punish those who would do harm. Her appearance is often described as ethereal and enchanting, with pale skin and eyes as black as the night sky. She wears a flowing black garment adorned with intricate silver symbols, hinting at her deep knowledge of ancient magic. Her long, dark hair cascades down her back like a waterfall, adding to her mystique. It is said that those who are brave enough to seek her out may find themselves granted an audience with the dark witch. She is known to offer her assistance to those who are in need, only asking for a small price in return. However, crossing paths with her is not without risks, as her powers can be unpredictable and her motives are often shrouded in secrecy. The legend of the dark witch of the black blossom continues to capture the imaginations of many, inspiring tales of bravery, magic, and the fine line between good and evil. Whether she is a force to be feared or revered, there is no denying the captivating power she holds. The dark witch of the black blossom remains an enigma, forever entwined with the lore of the mystical and unknown..

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