Loved this. A great response.

And of course, the most famous witches of toil and trouble from 'Macbeth' were written into Shakespeare's play for King James, who felt the play aligned with his ideas - well played, Shakesy - unless he was being more subversive than that, which is likely - it is Macbeth who is ultimately responsible for his own actions, not the supernatural soliciting.

Such subtle arts are bound to be distrusted in ages of ignorance and poor science - I'm always fascinated by the gender aspect of it as well. Still contemplating my approach - could be a week or two in the brewing. Might even go for fiction.