Locasta The Good Witch Of: The North

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 L. Frank Baum’s classic 1900 novel, The Wonderful Wizard of Oz , Dorothy’s first magical encounter isn’t with a floating bubble or a pink gown. It’s with a small, elderly woman wearing a white robe and a pointed hat. She introduces herself simply as the . locasta the good witch of the north

Have you read the original Oz books? Did you know about Locasta? Drop a comment below—let’s give this witch her due. She’s the one who kisses Dorothy on the

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 introduces herself simply as the

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.