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.
She’s the one who kisses Dorothy on the forehead, gives her the Silver Shoes (yes, silver—not ruby), and tells her to follow the Yellow Brick Road to the Emerald City. Her name? In later Oz books, Baum christens her .
In a world obsessed with glamour and power, maybe it’s time to appreciate the humble, wise figure who doesn’t need a bubble or a throne. locasta the good witch of the north
Let’s bring her back into the conversation.
Glinda, by contrast, is the —more powerful, more regal, and (let’s be honest) better at PR. She’s the witch who shows up first, does
Blame the 1939 MGM film. In the movie, Glinda (played by Billie Burke) floats down in a bubble and absorbs both roles: she greets Dorothy, defeats the Wicked Witch of the East’s magic, and sends Dorothy off to see the Wizard. The Witch of the North? Written out entirely.
Next time you watch The Wizard of Oz , remember: that woman in the bubble? She’s wonderful. But before the ruby slippers and the Emerald City, there was Locasta—the quiet, forgotten good witch of the north. Her name
Here’s a short, engaging blog post based on the prompt "Locasta the Good Witch of the North." Beyond Glinda: Remembering Locasta, the Forgotten Good Witch of the North