Zelena

"The Queen may be Evil, but I'm Wicked. And Wicked always wins."

- Wicked Witch of the West to a Flying Monkey

Zelena, better known as the Wicked Witch of the West, is a character on ABC's Once Upon a Time. She débuts in the twelfth episode of the third season. She is portrayed by guest star Rebecca Mader, and is the Enchanted Forest counterpart of Zelena.

The Wicked Witch of the West is based on the character of the same name from the children's novel, "The Wonderful Wizard of Oz".

Trivia

 * The name "Zelena" is of Old Greek origin derived from the word "selene" that means "moon". "Zelena" also means "green" in various Slavic languages.
 * The role of the Wicked Witch of the West was written specifically for Rebecca Mader.
 * Alchemical signs for the four elements are carved into the table and the stone pillars where Zelena and her fellow sister witches are gathered. Fittingly enough, the element of Wicked Witch of the West (downward-pointing triangle) is water, which is also associated with the west.

Appearances
Note: "Archive" denotes archive footage.