Hath is how you say has in Shakespearean times.
In Shakespearean times, people believed witches possessed supernatural powers, including the ability to cast spells, summon spirits, and predict the future. They were often thought to be capable of causing harm, such as illness or misfortune, through malevolent magic. Additionally, witches were associated with the Devil, leading to widespread fear and suspicion, which often resulted in witch hunts and trials. This belief in witchcraft reflected societal anxieties about the unknown and the struggle between good and evil.
Witches were blamed for stuff like: if peoples crops failed to grow they would blame it on witches they were blamed if there was storms at sea. They were blamed if there was freak weather conditions. And if and illnesses or sudden deaths happened.
More correctly it would be witch's brew (one witch) or witches' brew (several witches). As for the brew part, the origin could be Shakespearean as in MacBeth where the 3 witches concoct a broth with unholy ingredients.
William Shakespeare was born in 1564 and died in 1616. The time when he was alive might be called 'Shakespearean times'.
They just tried to act like normal people and use magic when it was necessary, and not in the neighbors view. Although witches technically didn't exist at all. People didn't understand mental illnesses or bodily contortions so instead they blamed them on "witchcraft"
Puritans believed in witches because witches were mentioned in the Bible. They believed these creatures were in league with the Devil, and could masquerade as normal around people. People were very superstitious and gullible. They blamed witches for all the bad things that happened in life. As a result of these beliefs, the Salem Witch Trials occurred.
They didn't. Witches don't melt.
some times they do but not all the time
in Shakespearean times.
In Shakespearean times, witches were believed to possess supernatural powers, allowing them to cast spells, summon spirits, and manipulate fate. They were often associated with malevolent intentions, including causing harm or misfortune to individuals and crops. The portrayal of witches in works like "Macbeth" highlights their ability to influence events through prophecy and enchantment, reflecting societal fears and superstitions of the era. Additionally, they were often linked to the occult and considered a threat to the moral and social order.
The time of Shakespeare's life, 1564-1616.