HIST 2C Lecture 15: Lecture 15
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Accusation of witchcraft can be easily produced cuz som1 is different or shows special talents. How judicial system works (never rush to judgment) In the western world, we are always oscillating between periods of reason and irrationality. In periods in which we achieve high things, they are underpinned by attacks of irrationality and cruelty. To sign a pact with blood at crossroad. Commit to certain bad deeds in return for your soul. Form of toad, bat, or some evil entity associated to devil b. 13 century jill de ray sacrifices hundreds of children, cut throat and let blood into chalice and summon devil. Witchcraft page 1 i. ii. i. ii. iii. 9. a. b. c. a. b. a. a. a. 16 century, slaves have marks and branding on forehead (he who brands u, owns u) 1692 bridget bishop examined by women was found to have a third nipple and after 6 hrs of observation, it disappeared.
