Fairy Tale Heavies are characters from traditional fairy tales who are usually portrayed as antagonists. The most common example of a Fairy Tale Heavy is the Hag, which is a four-letter word that can be found in many crossword puzzles. HAGS are typically depicted as old, ugly women with magical powers who use their abilities to cause trouble for the protagonists of the story. They often appear as witches or sorceresses and are often seen as the main villains of the story.