Cyprus’ forgotten witches come to life

If women act out, they are emotional. If they speak up? Rebels. If they own their power, sexuality and are childless? Witches. It doesn’t take much to label women and dim their fire. For centuries, patriarchal societies — Cyprus included — have tried to silence bold women.

In early-20 ^th century Limassol, the women of the Four Lanterns were deemed witches. All because they resisted social norms, lived alone —