RLG100Y1 Lecture Notes - Necromancy
Document Summary
Look at subtopics in russell and kors and peters. Review history timeline, have outline for detailed historical outline. Numbers and statistics and gender, class and age. Called this period of time because in this time period highest numbers of trials and accusations, Period of witchcraze 1500-1700 highest fear of diabolical witchcraft. Stereotypes we have of victims come from witchcraze period. Women outside of social norms, old uneducated women, isolated women, needy women highly accused. 1430"s perception that increasing numbers of people are becoming involved with demons. Late 15th century (malleus) saw for first time association between women and diabolical witchcraft why are more women involved/attracted to superstition? (review malleus) Six reasons why more women involved in witchcraft (document last week) Russell- certain type of man thought to be involved in diabolical activities (male church guys) Something happened between 1400-1500 that changed stereotype of accused from male cleric to women.
