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In [[folklore]], a '''crone''' is an old woman who may be characterized as disagreeable, malicious, or sinister in manner, often with [[Magic (supernatural)|magical]] or [[supernatural]] associations that can make her either helpful or obstructive. The Crone is also an [[Archetype|archetypal]] figure or a [[Wise Old Man and Wise Old Woman|Wise Woman]]. As a character type, the crone shares characteristics with the [[hag]]. The word became further specialized as the third aspect of the [[Triple Goddess (Neopaganism)|Triple Goddess]] popularized by [[Robert Graves]] and subsequently in some forms of [[neopaganism]], particularly [[Wicca]] in which she symbolizes the Dark Goddess, the dark of the moon, the end of a cycle; together with the Mother Crone, the Light Goddess and the Crone Maiden, Day Goddess, she represents part of the circle of life. The Handsome Warlock or Beautiful Witch, good or bad may change a Crone or Hag to normal looks, appearance if so desired. Blessed Be the powers intertwined comically, universally. In [[feminist]] spiritual circles, a "Croning" is a [[ritual]] [[rite of passage]] into an era of wisdom, freedom, and personal power. Similar to many Cultures.<ref>{{cite journal |last1=Payerle |first1=Margaret |title=The Croning Ceremony |journal=The Journal of Traditions & Beliefs |date=2016 |volume=3 |issue=1 |url=https://engagedscholarship.csuohio.edu/jtb/vol3/iss1/11/ }}</ref>