“All women are witches”-where did that expression come from?

The phrase "all women are witches" is an expression that was first used in the Middle Ages, when the concept of witchcraft was widely accepted and women were often accused of practicing it. The idea was that women were inherently evil, and that they had the power to cast spells and use magic to harm others. This was an example of the widespread misogyny of the time, and the belief that women were dangerous and untrustworthy.

During the witch trials of the 16th and 17th centuries, the phrase was used to justify the persecution of women accused of witchcraft. The phrase was also used to explain why some women were able to do things that were seen as impossible, such as heal the sick or predict the future.

Today, the phrase is still used to refer to the idea that women are somehow more powerful or magical than men. However, this is no longer seen as an accurate description of women and is instead seen as a reflection of the historical sexism and misogyny that women have faced.