HIST 2C Lecture 13: Lecture 13
Document Summary
Original story written by the judge in the case that was killed during a massacre. Yrs after, som1 else comes in and claims to be the man that left. Life of women whose husband that left is difficult. Every1 in village believe he"s real til there"s dispute over property. The fake is able to answer all the questions. At end of trial, real person (that was in army) returns without one leg. Imposter is hang from his neck (confesses b4 hanging) This story shows lots of practices in the country side. When real person is unable to consummate his marriage, he goes through an exorcism. This society is where most of witch craze takes place. There are no photos or portraits, only vague memory of how som1 is looked like. Deeply concerned and interested in mysteries and esoteric knowledge. Plato and aristotle broke down under alexander the great.
