In literature and mythology, the witch is often used as a symbolic figure representing various themes and ideas. The symbolism surrounding witches can vary across different cultures and time periods, but they generally represent concepts such as power, femininity, and the unknown. One of the most common symbols associated with witches is power. Witches are often portrayed as having supernatural abilities, such as casting spells or communing with spirits. This symbolizes the idea that witches possess a certain kind of power that is beyond the reach of ordinary humans. This power can be seen as both alluring and dangerous, as it allows witches to manipulate the natural world and influence the lives of others.
The third-Thursday online speaker series features philanthropists, leaders in religion, authors and motivational speakers sharing work, stories and visions. Subsequent speakers include Master Gardener and Arkansas Democrat-Gazette contributing writer Janet Carson (March); motivational speaker and former Arkansas Razorback Anthony Lucas (April); Bishop Gary Mueller, episcopal leader of the Arkansas Conference of the United Methodist Church (May); and Chelsea Clinton, author and economic and global health advocate (June).
led 3,200 civil rights protesters the 49 miles from Selma to the state capital, Montgomery, leading to a violent confrontation on the Edmund Pettus Bridge. led 3,200 civil rights protesters the 49 miles from Selma to the state capital, Montgomery, leading to a violent confrontation on the Edmund Pettus Bridge.
This power can be seen as both alluring and dangerous, as it allows witches to manipulate the natural world and influence the lives of others. Furthermore, witches are often associated with femininity and female empowerment. In many myths and stories, witches are portrayed as independent women who are in tune with their own desires and needs.
ENTERTAINMENT NOTES: Magic Springs' summer concert lineup announced
Magic Springs Theme and Water Park, on U.S. 70 East (Grand Avenue), Hot Springs, will open its summer concert series June 19 with Vanilla Ice.
The rest of the lineup (doors open at 6 p.m., shows start at 7):
- ◼️ June 26: John Michael Montgomery & Lonestar
- ◼️ July 3: All That Remains
- ◼️ July 10: Rend Collective
- ◼️ July 17: Matt Stell with special guest Jameson Rodgers
- ◼️ July 24: Sevendust
- ◼️ July 31: Tauren Wells
- ◼️ Aug. 7: Neal McCoy
- ◼️ Aug.14: Red
Admission is included in park admission — $59.99, $39.99 for children and senior citizens — or by season pass —$69.99 or, for Gold Season Passes, $139.98. All prices are plus tax. The park is following social distancing and other covid-19 protocols, which prevent it from offering reserved seating. Visit bit.ly/MAGNewsR.
Black History lineup
The Arkansas Martin Luther King Jr. Commission is celebrating Black History Month with a series of virtual programs, streaming on Facebook and Twitter (@AMLKC and @ArkansasED), Instagram (@AMLKC and @Arkansas_ED), YouTube (AMLKC) and on its own website, ARKingDream.org, and on the Arkansas Department of Education site, ADE.Arkansas.gov.
Most of the events were recorded in 2019 or 2020 before the covid-19 pandemic hit.
◼️ Noon today: "Sacred Grounds," a visit to the Equal Justice Institute and National Memorial for Peace and Justice in Montgomery, Ala.
◼️ Noon Friday: "Living Witness to History Part II" – "The Fifth Girl," an account of the September 1963 bombing of the 16th Street Baptist Church in Birmingham. Ala.
◼️ Noon Feb. 19: "Virtual Voyage Through Arkansas Black History," narrated by DJ MC Lyte and spoken word poet and rapper Malik Yusef.
◼️ Noon Feb. 26: Martin Luther King Jr. Commission's Pilgrimage to Alabama, including the church of the late voting rights advocate Jimmy Lee Jackson in Selma.
◼️ Noon March 5: Re-Enactment of the Selma Bridge Crossing Jubilee, commemorating the 1965 "Bloody Sunday" protest in Selma, Ala., in which Martin Luther King Jr. led 3,200 civil rights protesters the 49 miles from Selma to the state capital, Montgomery, leading to a violent confrontation on the Edmund Pettus Bridge.
Grisham conversation
Author and Jonesboro native John Grisham will be the guest speaker for the Methodist Foundation's "In Conversation Together" series, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Feb. 18, virtually via the foundation's website, methodistfoundationAR.org.
Grisham — novelist, lawyer, politician, philanthropist and activist — released his most recent novel, "A Time for Mercy," in October. It features the characters he established in his first novel, "A Time to Kill," and follows the story of a small-town Mississippi lawyer representing a minor accused of murder.
The third-Thursday online speaker series features philanthropists, leaders in religion, authors and motivational speakers sharing work, stories and visions. Subsequent speakers include Master Gardener and Arkansas Democrat-Gazette contributing writer Janet Carson (March); motivational speaker and former Arkansas Razorback Anthony Lucas (April); Bishop Gary Mueller, episcopal leader of the Arkansas Conference of the United Methodist Church (May); and Chelsea Clinton, author and economic and global health advocate (June).
Price quintet
Symphony of Northwest Arkansas principal players (from left) Zsolt Eder and Miho Oda Sakon, violins; Tomoko Kashiwagi, piano; Jesse Collett, viola; and Kari Caldwell, cello, play Florence Price's "Quintet" in a minor. (Special to the Democrat-Gazette)
The Symphony of Northwest Arkansas is releasing the premiere concert performance recording of Florence Price's "Quintet" in A minor, which five of its principal members recorded live in the Great Hall at Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art in Bentonville. The performance will stream at noon Feb. 25 on the orchestra's Facebook page (facebook.com/sonafan) and YouTube channel (tinyurl.com/nk6pnqyw), and on its website, sonamusic.org, where it will be archived for future viewing.
Tomoko Kashiwagi, piano; Zsolt Eder and Miho Oda Sakon, violins; Jesse Collett, viola; and Kari Caldwell, cello, play the four-movement, 25-minute piece. A performance of movements 1 and 4 debuted as part of Crystal Bridges' Van Cliburn New Year's Day Concert. The program will also include two movements of Gwyneth Walker's string quartet "The Dove and Other Songs of Peace" and arrangements of American folk music and spirituals.
Price, born in 1887 in Little Rock, was the first Black American woman to earn recognition as a symphonic composer. The 2009 discovery of a collection of her manuscripts in the attic of the Chicago home in which she lived for many years has sparked major interest in her work and a number of recordings, including the Fort Smith Symphony's release of all four of her symphonies.
Concert Venue opens at 5pm. Show starts at 6pm. Bring your blankets and chair and enjoy the show!
This representation challenges traditional gender roles and norms, as witches are often portrayed as being outside of the patriarchal structures of society. This symbolizes the idea that women have a source of power and knowledge that is different from and perhaps even superior to that of men. Additionally, witches are often associated with the unknown and the mystical. They are depicted as living on the fringes of society, often in isolated locations such as deep forests or remote cottages. This symbolizes the idea that witches are connected to realms beyond the ordinary, such as the spiritual or supernatural. They are often portrayed as having knowledge of the unseen or hidden aspects of the world, making them mysterious and enigmatic figures. In conclusion, the symbolism surrounding witches in literature and mythology is rich and multifaceted. They represent concepts such as power, femininity, and the unknown, often challenging traditional norms and offering alternative perspectives on these themes. The symbolism of witches provides a lens through which to explore and understand various aspects of human experience and the world we inhabit..
Reviews for "The Role of Nature in Witchcraft Divination"
- Sam - 1 star - I really did not like "Witch nat symbolism". It was confusing and incredibly boring. The storyline was all over the place and it felt like the author was just trying to throw in as much symbolism as possible without any real substance behind it. I struggled to stay engaged and ended up skimming through most of the book. Definitely not a fan.
- Emily - 2 stars - I was really excited to read "Witch nat symbolism" as I love books about witches and magic, but I was sorely disappointed. The writing style was disjointed and the characters were underdeveloped. The symbolism felt forced and pretentious, and it didn't add anything meaningful to the story. Overall, I found it to be a tedious read and wouldn't recommend it.
- Jake - 1 star - "Witch nat symbolism" was a complete waste of time. The plot was practically nonexistent and the characters were flat and uninteresting. The attempts at symbolism were heavy-handed and lacked any nuance. It felt like the author was trying too hard to be deep and profound, but it just came across as pretentious. I couldn't wait to finish this book and move on to something better.