Upon their arrival, the witches give Macbeth his prophecy. Witch 1 says “All hail, Macbeth! Hail to thee, thane of Glamis!” (Act 1 Sc.1 ln 48). The witches state that Macbeth would be crowned King of Scotland which ultimately lead to the series of events. The Holinshed Chronicles tell otherwise. It was recorded that Macbeth and Banquo were actually visited by the three Norns of Norse mythology instead of the three witches. According to mythology, these females are beings who ruled the destiny of God and men. This event was supposedly made up by Malcolm in order to jeopardize the King’s name. To not display scenes that would offend King James I, Shakespeare modified this
Upon their arrival, the witches give Macbeth his prophecy. Witch 1 says “All hail, Macbeth! Hail to thee, thane of Glamis!” (Act 1 Sc.1 ln 48). The witches state that Macbeth would be crowned King of Scotland which ultimately lead to the series of events. The Holinshed Chronicles tell otherwise. It was recorded that Macbeth and Banquo were actually visited by the three Norns of Norse mythology instead of the three witches. According to mythology, these females are beings who ruled the destiny of God and men. This event was supposedly made up by Malcolm in order to jeopardize the King’s name. To not display scenes that would offend King James I, Shakespeare modified this