Female Archetypes

noun an ugly or evil-looking old woman, often portrayed as a witch or sorceress

• The old hag lived alone in the small cottage at the edge of the village.
• I heard that crazy old hag down the street yelling at her cats again.
• That hag at the office always has something negative to say.
• The weight of her guilt hung over her like a dark hag, haunting her every move.

noun a rapacious monster described as having a woman's head and body and a bird's wings and claws

• In Greek mythology, a harpy is a winged spirit often depicted as a bird with a woman's face.
• I heard that harpies are mythical creatures that snatch people away.
• That girl is such a harpy, always gossiping and causing drama.
• The media was described as a harpy, constantly attacking and criticizing the politician.