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Witchcraft
Magical practices often linked to societal fears.
Maleficium
Evil magic used for harmful purposes.
Diabolism
Magic involving the devil or demonic forces.
Witch Craze
Period of intense witch hunts and prosecutions.
Prosecution Numbers
Estimated 90,000 witch prosecutions in Europe.
Execution Rate
Average execution rate of 50% for accused witches.
Gender Dynamics
Women predominantly targeted in witch hunts.
Malleus Maleficarum
Papal bull legitimizing witch hunts, published 1487.
Reformation
Religious movement starting in 1517, impacting witch hunts.
Counter-Reformation
Catholic response to Reformation, influencing witch prosecutions.
Sabbaths
Meetings where witches allegedly performed rituals.
Devil's Pact
Agreement between a witch and the devil.
Satan
Adversary figure evolving from messenger to evil entity.
Cosmic Battle
Absence of dualistic good vs evil in Old Testament.
Diabolical Witchcraft
Witchcraft involving a pact with the devil.
Judicial Torture
Methods used to extract confessions from accused witches.
Cultural Conflict
Social tensions contributing to witch hunts.
Old Age and Magic
Older women often viewed suspiciously in society.
Gossip Transmission
Rumors used to spread knowledge about witchcraft.
Sexual Elements
Sexual acts often associated with witchcraft accusations.
Witch Hunts
Systematic searches for suspected witches in communities.
Heresy
Beliefs contradicting established religious doctrines.
Capital Punishment
Death penalty often applied to convicted witches.
Narcotics Use
Psychoactive substances linked to witchcraft phenomena.
Agricultural Crises
Farming failures contributing to witchcraft fears.
Witch's Mark
Physical sign indicating a witch's pact with the devil.
Confession
Admission of witchcraft often obtained under duress.
Community Relationships
Interpersonal dynamics influencing witchcraft accusations.
