Witch Hunts (15 jul 1470 año – 20 feb 1694 año)
Descripción:
100,000 deaths
Causes
- Popular belief in magic
• Catholic Church used witch
hunts to gain control over
village life in rural areas
• Women seen as “weaker
vessels” and prone to
temptation (Malleus
Maleficarum, 1486)
• Religious wars and divisions
created panic and
scapegoat environment
Añadido al timeline:
fecha:
15 jul 1470 año
20 feb 1694 año
~ 223 years