The witch's hat is a symbol of her power. The witch's hat may go back to antiquity. Ancient Etruscan coins from the city of Luna have a head on one side which may be the goddess Diana. The head wears a brimless, conical hat. In medieval woodcuts and drawings, witches are depicted wearing various costumes of the times, including the conical witch's hat.
Tuesday, May 20, 2008
The Witch's Hat
The witch's hat is a symbol of her power. The witch's hat may go back to antiquity. Ancient Etruscan coins from the city of Luna have a head on one side which may be the goddess Diana. The head wears a brimless, conical hat. In medieval woodcuts and drawings, witches are depicted wearing various costumes of the times, including the conical witch's hat.