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Well today, the use of the phrase "a person is on a witch hunt" means that the person is looking for someone to blame.

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Witch hunt 17th century?

Witch hunt is a hunt performed by witch hunters who explore new things about witches in 17th century.Anybody who was different from the society was called witch especially womans because of the original sin. i hope you are satisfied with this answer! ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ you are wrong. they knew people were witches because witches are GREEN. and wear HATS. and have BLACK CATS and have WARTS. an BIG NOSES. honestly -.- and are called mr lambert.


What is witch-hunt?

A witch hunt is the search for either evidence of witchcraft or people who practice it. Metaphorically, this can apply to any situation.


How many witches were persecuted during the Salem witch hunt?

19 people were executed


Are there witch hunts now?

There are actual witch hunts going on today in some parts of the world, though the people of the rest of the world know better than to hunt for actual witches. There are things metaphorically called witch hunts going on today in parts of the world where people know better than to hunt for actual witches. Sometimes the things metaphorically called witch hunts are worse. There is a link to an article on witch hunts below.


What is the plural of the word witch?

The plural form is witches.


Did good witches and bad witches fight each other?

No such thing as witches.2nd answer: I'm a witch and I'm real, but to answer the question. The answer would be no. 3rd answer: we only really fight over small things, like cutting in line... only verbal of course. 4th answer: I too am a witch and have had to do spiritual battle with an angry witch.


Did the Salem witch hunt only include women?

No 14 women and five men were hanged as witches before the trials where over. Several others died in prison or were lynched by angry mobs after their release..


Were there any famous witches in the Salem witch hunt named warren?

No. However, one of the most famous accusers, the only one to leave accusations, be accused and rejoin the accusers, was named Mary Warren.


What was the grand witch called in The Witches?

The high witch


If two witches watched two watches which witch would watch witch watch?

Correction: If two witches watched two watches, which witch would watch WHICH watch. Answer: More research needs to be done on Watch watching witches to determine which watches witches will watch. Answer: The Witches would watch the watch that the witches were watching Answer: Witch A would watch Watch A because if Witch B watched Watch A it would be called Watch B THE REAL ANSWER: (the above is bull) One witch would watch the other witches watch whilest the other witch watched the other witches watch .... BAMBOOZELED


Who is the only witch mentioned in the Bible?

The witch at Endor is the only witch actually mentioned in the Bible. There are other references to witches but she is the only one mentioned specifically.


Why were witches accused of being witches?

Only regular people were executed during the Salem Witch Trials. No Pagans. No witches. They were tried because the townspeople wanted their property, land, and possessions.