A witch voodoo doll is a tool commonly associated with the practice of voodoo, a spiritual belief system that originated in Africa and is now prevalent in parts of the Caribbean and the Southern United States. Voodoo dolls are said to be representative of a person and are often used for rituals, spells, and in some cases, for harm. The idea behind a witch voodoo doll is that by poking or manipulating the doll, the individual it represents will experience similar effects in their own life. For example, if someone were to poke the doll in the leg, the person it represents may suffer from leg pain or injury. In some cases, witch voodoo dolls are used with malicious intent. A person practicing dark magic may create a doll to harm someone they have a grudge against.
Wicked Witch of The West, Nikko (formerly), Flying Monkeys (formerly), Winkie Guards (formerly), Nome King, Nomes, The Jester, Melinda the Mean
Still, on the 80th anniversary of the movie that made the Wicked Witch famous , I find myself more drawn to her pastel counterpart, Glinda the Good Witch of the North. Though witches have most often been treated throughout history as evil both in fiction and in real life, sentiments began to change in the 19th century as anticlerical, individualist values took hold across Europe.
A person practicing dark magic may create a doll to harm someone they have a grudge against. They might put pins into the doll in areas that correspond to specific ailments or injuries they wish to inflict upon their target. This practice is often associated with black magic and is frowned upon by many practitioners of voodoo.
Billie Burke: Glinda
The Wicked Witch of the West : You stay out of this, Glinda! Or I'll fix you as well! Glinda : Oh-ho-ho-ho, rubbish! You have no power here! Now begone, before somebody drops a house on YOU. [Wicked Witch glances nervously at the sky]
Glinda : Only bad witches are ugly.Glinda : Are you a good witch, or a bad witch? Dorothy : Who me? I'm not a witch at all. I'm Dorothy Gale, from Kansas. Glinda : Oh. Well, is that the witch? [pointing to Toto] Dorothy : Who, Toto? Toto's my dog! Glinda : [laughs] Well, I'm a little muddled! The Munchkins called me because a new witch has just dropped a house on the Wicked Witch of the East. And there's the house, and here you are, and that's all that's left of the Wicked Witch of the East. [she points to a pair of legs sticking out from under the house; Dorothy gasps] Glinda : So, what the Munchkins want to know is, are you a good witch, or a bad witch? Dorothy : But, I've already told you, I'm not a witch at all! Witches are old, and ugly! [they hear giggles] Dorothy : What was that? Glinda : The Munchkins. They're laughing because, I *am* a Witch. I'm Glinda, the Witch of the North. Dorothy : You are? [she curtsies] Dorothy : Oh, I beg your pardon! But, I've never heard of a beautiful witch before.
Glinda : Now those magic slippers will take you home in two seconds. Dorothy : Toto too? Glinda : Toto too.
Glinda : Pooh, what a smell of sulfur.Dorothy : Oh will you help me? Can you help me? Glinda : You don't need to be helped any longer. You've always had the power to go back to Kansas. Dorothy : I have? The Scarecrow : Then why didn't you tell her before? Glinda : Because she wouldn't have believed me. She had to learn it for herself. The Tin Man : What have you learned, Dorothy? Dorothy : Well, I, I think that it, that it wasn't enough just to want to see Uncle Henry and Auntie Em. And it's that if I ever go looking for my heart's desire again, I won't look any further than my own backyard. Because if it isn't there, I never really lost it to begin with. Is that right? Glinda : That's all it is.
Glinda : Then close your eyes and tap your heels together three times. And think to yourself, 'There's no place like home'.
While the idea of witch voodoo dolls may seem mystifying or even scary to some, it is important to remember that voodoo is a complex and diverse belief system that encompasses a range of practices and traditions. Not all voodoo practitioners engage in harmful or negative actions using voodoo dolls. In fact, many use them as a means of healing or empowerment. Overall, the concept of a witch voodoo doll is just one aspect of voodoo and should not be generalized to represent the entirety of the belief system or its practitioners. It is important to approach the topic with an open mind and to recognize that cultural practices and beliefs can vary significantly from person to person..
Reviews for "Beware the Witch Voodoo Doll: Tales of Revenge and Retribution"
- Sarah - 2 stars - I was really excited to try the Witch voodoo doll, but I was left disappointed. The instructions were unclear and the materials provided were cheap and flimsy. The doll itself didn't have much detail and it didn't look very witchy at all. Overall, I found the whole experience underwhelming and I wouldn't recommend it.
- Mike - 1 star - The Witch voodoo doll was a total waste of money. The doll fell apart after just a few uses and the pins that came with it were so dull they couldn't even pierce the fabric. The concept was interesting, but the execution was poor. I expected a much higher quality product for the price I paid.
- Emily - 2 stars - I bought the Witch voodoo doll for a Halloween party and I regretted it. The doll was poorly made and looked nothing like the picture shown on the packaging. The pins that came with it were too short and barely made an impact. It was a disappointment and I ended up having to find an alternative for my party. Save your money and choose a different voodoo doll.