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available from Wikipedia or other free sources online. The Wicked Witch
of the East is a character in the fictional Land of Oz created by
American author L. Frank Baum in his classic books. The Witch was the
ruler of Munchkin Country, and the original owner of the magical silver
shoes, before her death when she was crushed by Dorothy's falling house.
For her political role, see Political interpretations of The Wonderful
Wizard of Oz. Although not verifiably seen (except for her feet), the
1939 film helped to further the popularity of the character. In The
Wonderful Wizard of Oz (the first of many Oz books), Dorothy Gale is
blown into Oz by a tornado. The young girl's house lands on top of The
Witch. The Witch, who had been ruling over the Munchkins, is killed
instantly with only her feet sticking out from under the house. The
Witch was wearing magical shoes (made of silver) at the time of her
death. Dorothy, on the advice of The Good Witch of the North, takes the
shoes. These shoes have the power to transport anyone anywhere, simply
by knocking the heels together three times and giving them the command
where to go.
