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* Elizabethans believed witches can fly and they can reach the impossible distances using a broomstick. (A broomstick was one of the commonly used household items by women.) * It was during the Elizabethan era the saying "God Bless You" following a sneeze originated. The Elizabethans used this saying to ward off the devil that could enter one's body when you open your mouth to sneeze. * The Elizabethans believed a black cat crossing your path would cause a mishap. (This could be because the color black was associated with evil and cat was considered as a witch's pet.) * They also believed that the "seventh son of a seventh son" possessed supernatural powers. * They also believed that the "seventh son of a seventh son" possessed supernatural powers. * Spilling pepper or salt was considered to bring bad luck. (Probably, because spices were expensive during the Elizabethan era.) * A superstition that was most influential to them was that witches exist and they can cast spells on anyone. The spells were understood as so grave, they can lead to death. They were also blamed for mostly everything unexplainable -- the plague, famine, diseases and low crop yields during harvest time. In 1563, to prove how much they believed in this, the Witchcraft Act was passed to persecute those witches said to invoke evils spirits to commit murder. There were also a number of superstitions revolving around witchcraft:
a. Witches had the ability to fly using broomsticks.
b. Witches used a huge black pot or cauldron to make and brew their magic potions.
c. Witches had the ability to change into animal forms like cats, dogs, raven, etc.
What else can I help you with?
Are you in the Elizabethan era?
Yes, it was the era of Queen Elizabeth's reign.
What was the Elizabethan era also called?
The Elizabethan Era was also called ( and known as) The Golden Age
What were the rules from chess during the Elizabethan era?
The rules for Chess in the Elizabethan Era are the same as the rules of today.
Where did Elizabethan Era people throw away their toilets waste?
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What type of stage was most common during the Elizabethan era?
The most common stage in the Elizabethan Era was the thrust stage
What country has the most recorded witch executions in history?
According to history England had the most witch executions. Most of these occurred in the Elizabethan Era. The Elizabethan Era is the famous era in England were there was the extensive belief of the supernatural and many superstitions.
What were some common beliefs during the Elizabethan era?
Many superstitions during the Elizabethan period dated back to traditions and beliefs from much earlier times. The superstitions were also steeped in the belief in old magic and the mystical properties of animals and herbs. Elizabethan superstitions also related to special chants, omens and names and numbers. Many traditional English customs are based on the mythical relationship to superstitions dating back to the Dark Ages and even further back to the Romans and their Gods and Goddesses.
Is Renaissance era the same as Elizabethan era?
The Renaissance was a cultural movement that spanned the period roughly from the 14th to the 17th century. The Elizabethan era was in the 16th century.Therefore the answer to this question is NO - but the Elizabethan era was in the Renaissance era and some would regard the Elizabethan era as the height of the Renaissance era.
What are the names of some eras?
The Elizabethan Era The Victorian Era And the Jacobean Era Hope this helps :)
What are some Victorian era superstitions?
That it was harmful to breathe night air.
Are you in the Elizabethan era?
Yes, it was the era of Queen Elizabeth's reign.
Did they have bagels in the Elizabethan Era?
no they didn't have bagels in the Elizabethan era. What kind of question is that?
Elizabethan era what jobs could they have?
what kind of jobs and occupation do Elizabethan era had
What is the Elizabethan era of William Shakespeare?
1558-1603 is the Elizabethan era in England.
Did Elizabethan era nobles work?
Nobles didn't work in Elizabethan Era.
What will Queen Elizabeth II's era be known as?
The Second Elizabethan Era or simply the Elizabethan Era
Who were some of the artists in the Elizabethan era?
William Shakespeare, Holbein the Younger.
