Witch Hunts (15 jul 1470 ano – 20 fev 1694 ano)

Descrição:

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

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