WitchCraft/Witch Hunts
WitchCraft and Witch Hunts in the Middle Ages
Social Prosecution
- witches were blamed for every problem
- any rebellion equaled prosecution
- this was because rebellion was said to be the mother of witchcraft
Practices
- they used animal parts and herbs in their potions
- potions were brewed in large cauldrons made of wood and stone
- these potions were very effective for curing illnesses
Types of Witchcraft
- Black magic was the "bad" magic
- examples were accidents, bad health, and death
- Light magic was the "good" magic
- examples were good luck, spells, and wealth
Social Posecution
This shows the people prosecution the witch.
Practices
This is a picture of what a cauldron they used looked like.
Types of WitchCraft
This shows the light and dark magic in the form of yin and yang.