During the 16th and 17th centuries, it is estimated that between 40,000 to 100,000 people, mostly women, were executed for witchcraft across Europe. The peak of witch hunts occurred during this period, fueled by social, religious, and political tensions. The exact number is difficult to determine due to varying records and the scale of the hunts in different regions.
That would be Lancashire. we're obvioulsy thinking about the Pendle witches. So go to pendlewitches.co.uk for all the info and original documents.
In the 15th and 16th centuries.
because they were well solid doctors!
If a Witch was found, they would be killed by either being drowned, burnt or hung. If they were drowned, they would be tied to a weight and thrown into a river, and if they floated they were burnt but if they sank and drowned, then they were considered innocent.
The Tudors had a complex relationship with witches, often viewing them with suspicion and fear. During this period, particularly in the late 16th and early 17th centuries, there was a rise in witch hunts and trials fueled by superstition and religious fervor. While some individuals, like Queen Elizabeth I, showed a degree of skepticism toward witchcraft claims, the era overall was marked by a belief in witches as potential threats to society. Consequently, many accused witches faced persecution and punishment.
because witches were very scary then people didnt think witches were very nice
they hated witches
That would be Lancashire. we're obvioulsy thinking about the Pendle witches. So go to pendlewitches.co.uk for all the info and original documents.
witches were caught int he 16th and 17th century by being tested in different ways
If i could answer it i would'nt be on this site would i?!?!?!?!?!
In the 16th and 17th centuries, a witch was usually defined as a worshiper of the devil, who had made a pact with him to do his bidding. Witches were thought to be sexually involved with various demons, have various marks that were inflicted by the feeding of these imps, or having familiars. A familiar was a spirit that usually took the form of an animal - dogs, cats, and toads being the most common. Witches were thought not to sink in water, and the accused was usually tied up before being thrown into the water.
burning them at the stake or hanging them usually.
in the 16th and 17th centuries
In the 15th and 16th centuries.
None. Witches are simply folk tales made up by ignorant people that knew no better.
because they were well solid doctors!
because witches were very popular in them day's