Once upon a time in a faraway kingdom, there lived a beautiful princess named Aurora. She was known for her enchanting beauty and kind heart. However, a wicked witch named Maleficent was jealous of Aurora's beauty and decided to put a curse on her. This curse stated that on her 16th birthday, Aurora would prick her finger on a spindle of a spinning wheel and fall into a deep sleep. In order to protect the princess, Aurora's parents sent her away to live with three good fairies named Flora, Fauna, and Merryweather. They raised Aurora in a secluded cottage in the woods, where she was known as Briar Rose.
A character design by Marc Davis for Maleficent
With Maleficent finally gone for good, Phillip and the fairies head to Stefan s castle, where he awakens Aurora with a kiss, thus breaking the spell on her, and the other residents in the kingdom awaken from their sleeping spell. When the princess and the fairies return to the castle late that afternoon, Maleficent finds Aurora alone and, as a willo-the-wisp like apparition, lures her to a spinning wheel.
They raised Aurora in a secluded cottage in the woods, where she was known as Briar Rose. They hoped that by keeping her hidden, she would be safe from Maleficent's curse. As Aurora grew older, she longed to venture out of the cottage and explore the world beyond the woods.
Maleficent, Ursula, The White Witch: Who's the Wickedest of Them All?
Maleficent from Sleeping Beauty
The horned Mistress Of All Evil curses Princess Aurora into a long and deep sleep after being excluded from her christening. She has lightning bolts in her arsenal, a raven familiar and goblin minions. She's just cruel.
Wicked Witch of the West from The Wizard of Oz
Green-skinned and hook-nosed, the Wicked Witch of the West zooms around Oz on her broomstick, turning woodcutters into Tin Men and sending forth her army of flying monkeys to terrorise Munchkins and Winkies alike. Dorothy inadvertently melts her with water.
Ursula from The Little Mermaid
Monstrous sea sorceress Ursula is part-octopus and all spite. She transforms Ariel into a human in exchange for her voice and, just when it looks like Ariel is going to get her Prince, shows up as shape-shifter Vanessa to sabotage the romance and marry Eric herself.
Mother Gothel from Tangled
Desperate to keep her youth and beauty, Gothel kidnaps Princess Rapunzel, whose magic hair she needs, and locks her up in a tower for 18 years. Selfish.
The White Witch from The Chronicles of Narnia
Jadis, the witch who freezes Narnia in the Hundred Years Winter, is partially human and white as ice. She rules Narnia with a beastly retinue of wolves, dwarves, werewolves, hags and other monsters. She turns her prisoners into statues and is the sworn enemy of all "sons and daughters of Adam" and the great lion Aslan.
Evil Queen from Snow White
Vain and jealous, this evil usurper cannot bear not to be the fairest in the land. Armed with a magic mirror and a poisoned apple, the stepmother-from-hell attempts to murder Snow White multiple times, finally falling to her own death from a cliff.
Grand High Witch from The Witches
The leader of all Earhtly witches, the Grand High Witch hates children, turning them into slugs. Underneath her human mask, she is a terrifying bald hunchback with claws and a long pointed nose. She is feared by all the witches and even her personal secretary who she mistreats. She's just plain diabolical.
Fairy Godmother from Shrek
Don't be fooled by the wand and the wings, this scheming sorceress conjures up happily-ever-afters at a price. She wants to see her son, the equally despicable Prince Charming on the throne, and is not above blackmail and attempted murder to put him there.
Evanora from Oz The Great and Powerful
The Wicked Witch of the East in Disney's alternate version of The Wizard of Oz is the beautiful protectress of the Emerald City, a position she has gained by murdering the rightful king and framing hs daughter, Glinda the Good Witch. She's actually hideous, controls an army of murderous flying monkeys and sends her sister Theodora around the bend by manipulating her into thinking she was betrayed by Oscar Diggs (the 'wizard of Oz').
Theodora from Oz The Great and Powerful
Unlike her sister, Theodora starts out as a genuinely beautiful, naive and good witch who thinks Glinda, the real good witch, is evil. By the time she realizes her sister Evanora is the evil one, she's already transformed by heartbreak and tears that burn into her skin leaving deep disfiguring furrows. Evanora's magic apple changes Theodora completely into the green-skinned, black-hatted, broomstick-riding Wicked Witch of the West.
One day, while she was out walking, she stumbled upon a tall tower. Curiosity got the better of her, and she entered the tower to find an old spinning wheel. As she reached out to touch it, she pricked her finger and immediately fell into a deep sleep. Back at the cottage, the fairies discovered Aurora was missing and quickly realized what had happened. They rushed to the tower and found her fast asleep. Despite their efforts to wake her, Aurora remained in an enchanted slumber. It was then that a handsome prince named Phillip learned of Aurora's plight. He embarked on a perilous journey to find the princess and break the curse. Along the way, he encountered Maleficent in her true form, a wicked witch with dark powers. Through sheer determination and the help of the fairies, he managed to defeat Maleficent and reach Aurora's side. With true love's kiss, Phillip awakened Aurora from her deep sleep. As she opened her eyes, the curse was broken, and the kingdom rejoiced. Aurora and Phillip were married and lived happily ever after. The tale of Sleeping Beauty, or Briar Rose, is one of the most beloved fairy tales of all time. It teaches us the power of love, the triumph of good over evil, and the importance of staying true to ourselves. Despite the challenges and curses that may come our way, we must always have hope and believe in the power of true love and the beauty of our own souls..
Reviews for "The Efil Witch: A Catalyst for Transformation in Sleeper Beauty"
1. Jane - 1 star
I did not enjoy "Efil witch sleeper beauty" at all. The story was convoluted and hard to follow, with too many unnecessary plot twists. The characters lacked depth and development, making it difficult to connect with them. The writing style was also confusing, with awkward sentence structures and excessive use of metaphors. Overall, I found the book to be a disappointing read and would not recommend it to others.
2. Robert - 2 stars
"Efil witch sleeper beauty" had an interesting premise, but it fell short in execution. The pacing was inconsistent, with long periods of slow development followed by rushed action scenes. The dialogue felt forced and unnatural, making it difficult to believe in the interactions between the characters. Additionally, the world-building was lacking, leaving many unanswered questions and inconsistencies. While there were some interesting ideas, the overall experience left much to be desired.
3. Sarah - 2.5 stars
I had high hopes for "Efil witch sleeper beauty," but unfortunately, it did not live up to my expectations. The story had potential, but it was overshadowed by poor editing and numerous grammatical errors. The prose felt overly descriptive, bogging down the narrative and making it a chore to read. The relationships between the characters also felt rushed and lacked genuine emotion, preventing me from becoming invested in their journey. Overall, I found the book to be average at best, and I would be hesitant to recommend it to others.
4. Michael - 2 stars
"Efil witch sleeper beauty" had an interesting concept, but it was poorly executed. The plot lacked coherence and often seemed to meander without a clear direction. The characters were one-dimensional, lacking depth and meaningful development. The writing style was unimpressive, with predictable phrases and clichéd descriptions. I found myself struggling to stay engaged throughout the book and was ultimately disappointed with the overall experience.