Locasta The Good Witch Of The North May 2026

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.

If you said Glinda, you’re not alone—but you’re also not quite right. For over 80 years, pop culture has merged, muddled, and nearly erased one of Oz’s original heroines: locasta the good witch of the north

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. Blame the 1939 MGM film