Ursula

Ursula
Ursula is the main antagonist of Disney's 1989 film The Little Mermaid and its 1992-94 spin-off television series. Pat Carroll, Ursula's voice actress in all of her appearances, envisioned the character as "part Shakespearean actress, with all the flair, flamboyance and theatricality, and part used-car salesman with a touch of con artist".

Ursula is based on the "sea witch" character in Hans Christian Andersen's story The Little Mermaid. In the original story, the sea witch is a neutral enabler, but for Disney's animated adaptation, the character was modified into a full-fledged villain and plays a far larger role in the overall story arc. Ursula is a Cecaelian sorceress who "helps" unfortunate merfolk in order to achieve her own goals.

(A Cecaelia is creature with the upper body of a human or elf, and the lower torso of a squid or octopus. They can travel on land short distances by use of their tentacles, and some often refer to them as the "witches of the sea" regardless of gender.)

Ursula

Her appearance is of a plump, light lavender-skinned, white-haired female human with black octopus-like tentacles from the waist down. The character has been compared to Madame Medusa from the 1977 film The Rescuers, in terms of style, dramatics and choice of minions.

During pre-production, Ursula was not originally designed as a Cecaelia. It was originally thought that she should be another sea creature, such as a rockfish or lionfish. The production team had seen a documentary about octopi, and decided that their multiple arms and imposing appearance would be perfect for the character they were creating. Ursula is drawn with only six tentacles however, due to the studio's budget and difficulty in coordinating a full set of eight. Although Pat Carroll states that this actually makes her a squid, biologically she resembles an octopus far more than any other sea-creature. Her basic overall look was based on the famous Drag performer known as "Divine" (Harris Glenn Milstead).

Sherie Rene Scott as Ursula

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Eleggua

In Yoruba mythology, Eleggua is the Orisha associated with the crossroads or "opening the ways". Often depicted as a child or small man, he is a playful trickster and a brilliant strategist amongst the divinities. Worshipers often have a cement head with a metal spike in its top, and cowrie shells for eyes and a mouth, as a representation of Eleggua which receives offerings and bestows protection in return. 

He is the appropriator of ceremonies. No ceremony should be started without paying tribute to him first. Without Eleggua being acknowledged first, chances are the outcome desired in a ceremony will not come to full fruition.

Eleggua

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The Shadow Man

Doctor Facilier
Doctor Facilier, also known as the Shadow Man, is the main antagonist of Disney's 2009 feature film The Princess and The Frog. He is an evil bokor (witch doctor) who plans to rule New Orleans with help from his "Friends on the Other Side".

The Shadow Man

Much like Ursula and Hades, Doctor Facilier tricks his victims into making deals with him. The deals he makes usually backfire on the victim, however. Facilier isn't exactly dishonest however, as he does give his clients exactly what he promised, even though it might not be what they had in mind. 

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Horoscopes: 10.07.13

Aries: March 21 - April 20

Nothing is eternal. Even the stars eventually flicker and fade, but the light of one's journey can burn bright enough for many to see... will yours?

Taurus: April 21 - May 21

It's easy to see just the darkness around us when we think that's all there is, but neither light or shadow could exist without the other.

Gemini: May 22 - June 21

Gratitude is the counter to negativity. You'll be surprised how quickly one disappears when the other is fed.

Cancer: June 22 - July 22

Own your sorrows, your angers, your fears, your hates... own them, and then release them so they can never own you.

Leo: July 23 - August 22

A life can be full of either wonder or regret. Either choice is yours, and each requires the same level of energy to maintain. So, which will it be?

Virgo: August 23 - September 22

You are not responsible for other people's irresponsibility.

Libra: September 23 - October 23

Structure and routine can often give a false sense of stability, but even your favorite book can be only be reread so many times...

Scorpio: October 24 - November 22

Expectations often lead to disappointments. No one has a right to demand anything of anyone other than themselves.

Sagittarius: November 23 - December 21

The dance between your dreams and their eventual reality can, at times, be both a magnificent waltz and a bad trip on a broken roller coaster.

Capricorn: December 22 - January 20

What you have often perceived as a failure, has actually been the beginning of one your life's greatest lessons.

Aquarius: January 21 - February 19

We often take on more responsibilities than we can handle, to keep our minds too busy to go to the places they should...

Pisces: February 20 - March 20

A room full of laughter... or one full of tears? The energy we surround ourselves with will eventually become our own.

Granny Hex

"Granny Hex" don't play! The spooky and kooky are guaranteed to always be in season when this sexy Halloween lady flies into town!

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Gargamel

Gargamel
"Practice makes perfect...

In the fictional world of The Smurfs, Gargamel the Evil Wizard is the sworn enemy of the Smurfs and always tries to capture the Smurfs. He is the main antagonist in the show and comic books. His main goal in life is to destroy the Smurfs or to capture enough of them to create a potion to turn base matter into gold.

Gargamel

Gargamel is a man who is perpetually stooped. His dark robe is worn and patched, and his teeth are rotten. He is a misanthrope, hating pretty much everyone and everything (the Smurfs in particular). Though he will sometimes feign friendship if there is something in it for him. He is also an abject coward, surrendering or fleeing upon the merest hint of personal risk or harm. Gargamel lives in a run-down, though solidly built hovel with his mangy cat Azrael. Gargamel frequently denigrates, insults, and abuses poor Azrael, but he does in fact love him. Gargamel is an eternal bungler. Most of his schemes to catch the Smurfs border on the bizarre (such as a "blue magnet" that attracted solely blue items), though he does have rare moments of genius (the creation of Smurfette, for one). He has a seemingly endless library of spellbooks, potions, and gimmicks for his life's passion. However, no matter how elaborate Gargamel's plans, they invariably end in failure, causing him to spout his catch phrase, "I hate those Smurfs!" and vow, "I'll get you if it's the last thing I do!"

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Endora

Bewitched is an American fantasy situation comedy originally broadcast for eight seasons on ABC from 1964 to 1972 starring Elizabeth Montgomery, Dick York (1964–1969), Dick Sargent (1969–1972), Agnes Moorehead, and David White. The show is about a witch who marries an ordinary mortal man and tries to lead the life of a typical suburban housewife. Bewitched enjoyed great popularity, finishing as the number two show in America during its debut season, and becoming the longest-running supernatural-themed sitcom of the 1960s–1970s.

A young-looking witch named Samantha (portrayed by Elizabeth Montgomery) meets and marries a mortal named Darrin Stephens (originally portrayed by Dick York, and then later Dick Sargent). While Samantha pledges to forsake her powers and become a typical suburban housewife, her magical family disapproves of the mixed marriage and frequently interferes in the couple's lives. Episodes often begin with Darrin becoming the victim of a spell, the effects of which wreak havoc with mortals such as his boss, clients, parents, and neighbors. By the epilogue, however, Darrin and Samantha most often embrace, having overcome the devious elements that failed to separate them.

Endora (portrayed by Agnes Moorehead)

Endora
Samantha's mother, Endora (portrayed by Agnes Moorehead), is the chief antagonist. Like all witches, she never reveals her surname, indicating to Darrin that he would be unable to pronounce it. Endora loathes mortals, and disapproves of Darrin, as do many of Samantha's relatives. Endora refuses to even use Darrin's name, alternatively calling him "Durwood", "What's-his-name", "Darwin", "Dum-Dum", etc., all much to his annoyance. She actually only refers to him as "Darrin" only eight times during the entire series. Endora casts countless farcical spells on Darrin, but never attempts to destroy him outright. Endora's ploys to provoke a breakup always fail as Samantha's and Darrin's love overcomes every obstacle. When High Priestess Hephzibah expresses surprise that Darrin has withstood years of harassment, Endora can only shrug and admit, "He loves my daughter."

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YouTube Treasures: Season Of The Witch

Marge Simpson Bouvier

"Treehouse of Horror VIII" is the fourth episode of The Simpsons' ninth season and first aired on the Fox network on October 26, 1997. In the eighth annual Treehouse of Horror episode, Homer Simpson is the last man left alive when a neutron bomb destroys Springfield until a gang of mutants come after him, Homer buys a transporter that Bart uses to switch bodies with a housefly, and Marge is accused of witchcraft in a Puritan rendition of Springfield in 1649.

Treehouse of Horror: The Bouvier Sisters

"Easy-Bake Coven"
In 1649, the town of Springfield is witness to many witch burnings. In the church, the townspeople try to figure out whom to condemn next. People start accusing one another and soon chaos erupts, until Marge Simpson attempts to intervene. She tries to talk sense into the townspeople, but Moe accuses her of being a witch. Mayor Quimby assures her that she is entitled to due process which means she will be thrown off a cliff with a broomstick; if she is a witch she will be able to fly to safety, in which case the authorities expect her to report back for punishment. If she is not a witch, then she will fall to an honorable Christian death. Lisa tries to speak on her mother's behalf, but Marge gets shoved off the cliff regardless. 

The townspeople are shocked to see that a green-skinned Marge is now flying on a broomstick revealing  that she really is a witch, and naturally, of course,... an evil one. She returns to her elder sisters, Patty and Selma, in their secluded mountain lair. The Bouvier Sisters watch Ned and Maude Flanders talking about how the witches eat children, which gives them the wicked notion to do just that. They knock on the Flanders' door and demand their sons. Before they leave, Maude offers the them gingerbread men instead. The witches seem to like these better than the children, and let Rod and Todd go. They proceed to go from house to house, getting goodies in exchange for not eating the children (though they already actually had eaten some beforehand). As the witches fly off, the Sea Captain explains that that is how the tradition of Halloween and trick-or-treating actually got started. 

The scene then jumps to the following year in the same town where everyone is dressed in costumes. Homer and several others are egging a house for not opening the door, before Lisa points out that it's actually their own house, making everyone laugh. Homer then accuses her of being a witch, and proceeds to chase her off into the moonlight...

The Simpsons: Tapped Out ~ Witch Marge

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Witch Hazel

Witch Hazel may be a far cry from yesterday's villainous diva, but she nonetheless was one of my favorite green-skinned ladies...

Witch Hazel

Witch Hazel
Witch Hazel is an animated cartoon character in the Warner Bros. Looney Tunes and Merrie Melodies series of cartoons. "Witch Hazel" is a pun on the name of a North American shrub and the herbal medicine derived from it. Animator Chuck Jones, of his own admission, got the idea for Witch Hazel from the Disney cartoon, Trick or Treat (1952), which featured a good-natured witch squaring off with Donald Duck. Enamored of the character's voice characterization (provided by June Foray), Jones developed his own Witch Hazel character for the Bugs Bunny short, Bewitched Bunny (1954). The story retells the classic fairy tale, Hansel and Gretel, and Witch Hazel, naturally, plays the witch who tries to cook and eat the children. Broom-Stick Bunny (1956) is usually cited as Jones' funniest Witch Hazel outing. 

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Angelique Bouchard

October has arrived, kittens. I'm an old child of all things goth, and there is no question that Halloween is my favorite holiday of the year. So, I've decided that I shall do my very witchy best (or very witchy worst) to present one of my favorite vamps, vampires, wolfmen, witches, zombies, gremlins, ghosties and/or any and all other things that go bump in the night each and every day 'till All Hallow's Eve.

I remember growing up with Dark Shadows always playing somewhere in the background, thanks to my sister being quite a fan of the series. My fascination with vengeful, villainous divas began with this woman:

Angelique Bouchard
"Hell Hath No Fury...

Angelique Bouchard (portrayed by Lara Parker)

Angelique Bouchard is a fictional character from the gothic horror-soap opera and film Dark Shadows, in which she is the main antagonist. She is primarily portrayed as a powerful witch driven by her vacillating love and hatred for Barnabas Collins.

In the original TV series, the character was portrayed by Lara Parker, and appeared within several storylines of the series. Angelique was originally introduced to explain how Barnabas Collins became a vampire, but she proved popular enough in her own right to make many return appearances. She is portrayed by French actress Eva Green in the 2012 feature film directed by Tim Burton.

Dark Shadows is an American gothic soap opera that originally aired weekdays on the ABC television network, from June 27, 1966, to April 2, 1971. It was unprecedented in daytime television when ghosts were introduced into the series about six months after it began. The series became hugely popular when vampire Barnabas Collins (portrayed by Jonathan Frid) appeared a year into its run. Dark Shadows also featured werewolves, zombies, man-made monsters, witches, warlocks, time travel, and a parallel universe. Ironically enough, the story bible, does not mention any supernatural elements.

Dark Shadows was distinguished by its vividly melodramatic performances, atmospheric interiors, memorable storylines, numerous dramatic plot twists, unusually adventurous music score, and epic cosmos of characters and heroic adventures. Now regarded as something of a classic, it continues to enjoy an intense cult following. Although the original series ran for only five years, its scheduling as a daily daytime drama allowed it to amass more single episodes during its run (1,225) than most other science-fiction/fantasy genre series produced for English-language television, including Doctor Who and the entire Star Trek television franchise!

Novels
In 1998, Lara Parker made her writing debut with the novel Angelique's Descent, which focused on Angelique’s early years in Martinique and her love affair with Barnabas Collins. In 2006, she released a sequel, The Salem Branch. She also wrote the introduction to the novel Dark Shadows: Dreams of the Dark (1999), written by Stephen Mark Rainey and Elizabeth Massie.

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