3.1.3 the Impact of James VI's Voyage from Denmark

What was James VI’s attitude toward witchcraft before 1590

There is little evidence he had a strong belief in it; witchcraft was often seen as deception, not devil worship, and the 1563 Witchcraft Act was rarely enforced strictly

Why did Admiral Peter Munk blame witches for the storms during Anne of Denmark’s voyage

He may have done so to avoid accusations of negligence

Who was Niels Hemmingsen, and how did he influence James VI

A respected Danish theologian who believed in harmful magic (maleficium) but denied Devil pacts'; his views may have influenced James

What types of beliefs did James VI encounter among Danish courtiers

Many believed in group witch trials and the real threat of witchcraft

What happened during James and Anne’s return journey to Scotland, and what was blamed

the fleet faced more dangerous storms; with at least one ship lost; witches were again blamed