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Physical torture was illegal in England. However their definition of torture was rather loose. Suspects could be forced to stay awake for as many as 5 days. They were forced to run around the room until they collapsed from exhaustion. The swimming test was not torture, it tested if they were a witch or not and was NOT designed to make them confess.
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Why did Matthew Hopkins career flourish as a witch hunter during the civil war?
Basically because people were willing and ready to believe that certain women were witches....I mean you could say your neighbour was one, in order to get rid of her. And the idea that if they drowned they were innocent....well
How many witches killed Matthew hopkin?
Matthew Hopkins didn't kill any witches. His evidence caused them to be found guilty in court and sentenced to hang by a judge and jury. The exact number is unknown but estimated to be somewhere around 300 accused, and 150 or so actually found guilty, and slightly less than that number executed due to judicial reprieves.
What did witches do in the 1500-1600?
Witches were said to be able to speak with the devi, and with his help they could communicate with the dead. Some could see into the future. They could make people ill using spells and potions or even kill people. They could fly and make themselves invisible at will. They used animal such as cats or birds (familiars) as disguises for the evil spirits who served them. They could bring bad weather, such as storms or lightning, to affect ships and ruin crops. Basically, people blamed witches for anything that went wrong! Fact: In Scotland between 1590 and 1680, it is estimated that4400 'witches' were executed. Witch hunters (like Matthew Hopkins) used to look for signs showing if people were witches or not (if they saw an old woman with a pet cat or a familiar they may have accused them of being a witch). Many witch hunters didn't even believe in witches and just did the job for the money. Also, many people who were accused of witchcraft only admitted to being a witch to stop the torture.
Who told people to believe in witches?
Probably witches.
Are witches inoccent?
witches don't exist but the people killed because people thought they were witches are Innocent in movies and films they are evil
Why people afraid of witches in the 16th and 17th centuries?
because witches were very scary then people didnt think witches were very nice
Did Salem witches kill people?
There were no real witches in salem.
What powers did people believe that witches had?
people believed witches could change the weather and change people's appearances and personality's
Did people burn witches during Rudolf Bruns time?
Witches are not real.
Why were so many convicted witches killed?
People were scared of what witches could or would do with their power. They considered all witches evil, which was not, in fact, the case. Indeed, there were evil witches, but there were also good witches.
Why did people used to believe in witches?
People still believe in witchcraft and witches. This has never gone away, but centuries ago people who had red hair were often seen as witches and people who were not part of a community but considered outsiders or odd were seen as witches. Witchcraft was often used to explain events in a community.
What did people in medieval times reacted to witches?
they loved witches. Just accepted them for who the areee they loved witches. Just accepted them for who the areee
