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What type of torture used for those accused of witch craft in the Salem witch trials?

Torture was no utilized for getting confessions during the Salem Witch Trials.


How would one defend himself in a witch trial What evidence can be used that you are not a witch but a holy Christian?

You just say whatever fits the case>


How did people 'prove' that you were a witch back in the time?

Basically, by killing them. One test they used to determine wether someone was a witch or not was to tie up the accused person to a chair, and throw them into a body of water. If the person was a witch, they would free themselves and escape death. If not (which was invariably the case), they would drown. Most tests were like this; if they're a witch, they'll survive this for sure death sentence; if not, they're not a witch and they'll die. EDIT: There was no way to prove an accused witch's innocence in Salem. Witch tests like those detailed above were considered barbaric and the evidence of witchcraft and nonexistance of such were used to decide by the judges to decide on a verdict.


How can you prove you are not a witch?

You do not have to prove you are nota witch. Others have to prove that you are a witch. Even if you are a witch, or Wicca, there is nothing wrong with that (in the US).


When did Czech Republic have burning of witches?

The Czech Republic used to have witch burnings on Beltane or Walpurgis Night. This was the night before May 1. Now it is a holiday where an effigy of a witch made of straw and old clothes is burned.