From about 1480 to 1700, a witch craze spread rampantly throughout most of Europe, more specifically in the southwestern region. More than 100,000 so-called “witches” were tortured and executed after being accused of witchcraft, along with their alleged connection with the Devil. The three main reasons for the oppression of these citizens were religious reformations, social descrimination, and financial greed.
This craze landed during the same time as the Protestant Reformation, the Catholic Reformation, and the Scientific Revolution. Because religion was such an important influence during this time, the citizens’ religious values played a huge part in the persecution of the accused individuals.
It is well known that at this time, religious
This craze landed during the same time as the Protestant Reformation, the Catholic Reformation, and the Scientific Revolution. Because religion was such an important influence during this time, the citizens’ religious values played a huge part in the persecution of the accused individuals.
It is well known that at this time, religious