Important Women In Macbeth

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Hecate
Lady Macbeth
Three Witches


Hecate : A legendary Greek goddess of the moon and later witchcraft. She is sometimes referred to as the queen of the witches. It is she who directs supernatural happenings and appearances of the mystical apparitions.

Lady Macbeth : The wife to Macbeth. She plays a major role in Macbeth's actions to kill Duncan.

Three Witches (Weïrd Sisters) : Prophersizes Macbeth's future, as well as Banquo's.