She’s the one who kisses Dorothy on the forehead, gives her the Silver Shoes (yes, silver—not ruby), and tells her to follow the Yellow Brick Road to the Emerald City. Her name? In later Oz books, Baum christens her .

Locasta, the Good Witch of the North: The Forgotten Guardian of Oz

Locasta's personality is a defining aspect of her character. She is kind, gentle, and nurturing, with a deep concern for the welfare of others. Her calm and soothing demeanor provides a sense of comfort and reassurance to those around her. Locasta is also wise and knowledgeable, offering valuable advice and guidance to Dorothy and her companions. Her selflessness and willingness to help others, even at personal risk, demonstrate her exceptional character.

The primary reason Locasta faded from the public consciousness is the . To simplify the narrative, the screenwriters merged the Good Witch of the North (Locasta) and the Good Witch of the South (Glinda) into one character: Glinda .

If you said Glinda, you’re not alone—but you’re also not quite right. For over 80 years, pop culture has merged, muddled, and nearly erased one of Oz’s original heroines: