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One theory I had is that the maidens fairy tale was just an explanation for Oz and Salem's magic wielding daughters...

But I think a better theory is that the four Maidens from the fairy tale visited Hermit Oz and they reminded him of his daughters. That's why they had such an effect on him. I feel like he started giving up on his quest to stop Salem and the girls gave him new strength.