Maleficent the Sorceress
Considered one of Disney's most iconic villains, Maleficent has earned her place as one of the most feared antagonists in animation. In Sleeping Beauty (1959), the powerful sorceress casts a terrible curse on Princess Aurora when she is snubbed at the royal christening. With coldness and vengeance, she decrees that the young girl will prick her finger on the spindle of a spinning wheel when she turns 16 and will fall into a deep sleep.
Determined to prevent any chance of salvation, Maleficent captures Prince Philip, but he escapes with the help of the fairy godmothers. In a desperate act, the villain assumes her most terrifying form: a gigantic black dragon that wages an epic battle against the hero. However, Philip, armed with an enchanted sword, defeats Maleficent, ending her reign of terror.
With her dark presence, striking appearance and menacing voice, Maleficent has become one of Disney's most memorable characters, inspiring adaptations and ensuring her legacy in the world of fairy tales.
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