Female Villain Archetypes [more info]

THE BITCH

abusive, autocrat, lies, cheats, steals, success-oriented, self-involved, doesn't care about anyone but herself


THE BLACK WIDOW

beguiling siren, luring, takes what wants, seductive, charming, liar


THE BACKSTABBER

two-faced friend, dupes others, exploits secrets, betraying


THE LUNATIC

unbalanced madwoman, unfathomable, illogical


THE PARASITE

poisonous, desires security, sees self as victim, blames others, merciless


THE SCHEMER

lethal plotter, plays with others, elaborate plans, traps others


THE FANATIC

uncompromising extremist, does wrong in the name of good, ends justify means, if you're not with me you're against me


THE MATRIARCH

motherly opressor, smothering, controlling, knows what's best, enabler