The Witch

The famous Greek witch, Circe[18] lived from 1206 to 1168 BCE. She was a ravishing beauty who poisoned her husband, the prince of Colchis. As punishment, she was banished to the solitary island of Aeaea. Having a vast knowledge of herbs and potions, she specialized in spells transfiguring her enemies and those who offended her into animals that were unnaturally tame, even when transformed into lions. She was also highly skilled in divination and necromancy. She was a ...