Witchy women are a type of female figure found in folklore and literature, often characterized by their supernatural powers and mysterious nature. CRONES are elderly women who are often seen as wise and knowledgeable, while VIRAGOS are strong and powerful women who are often portrayed as domineering or aggressive. HAGS are also female figures, usually depicted as ugly and malicious. All three terms are used to describe witchy women, with CRONES being the oldest, VIRAGOS being the strongest, and HAGS being the most wicked.