When the witches show Macbeth the 3 apparitions, why is the first an armed head? I know that it means that maduff is coming back to scottland but why is the represented with a armed head?

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Asked by vrturx on 12/12/2013 10:06 PM

Last updated by Aslan on 12/12/2013 10:09 PM

Answered by Aslan on 12/12/2013 10:09 PM

I think it refers to an actual face with armour on it representing Macduff.