Witch Craze Links: Miscellaneous
Miscellaneous
Brian's Page of Antique Wierdness
. Find interesting pictorial representations of witches.
The Burning Times
. A scholarly look at different elements of the witch craze.
Diabolical Agency in Storms
. How meteorological phenomena was attributed to witches and the Devil.
From Diabolism To Hysteria
. A look at the warfare of science with theology during the witch trials.
Homepage of Rainer Decker
. Scholarly writings and a bibliography. Much of this information is in German.
How Many Witches
? An essay on the number killed during the witchcraze in early modern Europe.
The Knights Templar Preceptory Portcullis
: Information on and discussion of the Knights Templar.
Lepers
: Lepers were scapegoated just like Jews and witches.
Library of Witchcraft
: A general history site on the witchcraze. Covers African witchcraft, the Salem incidents, European trials, etc. Definitely worth a peek!
Medieval Sourcebook
. An excellent source of transcribed primary sources.
Mythical Plants of the Middle Ages
: An examination of mythical and mystical plants with period illustrations.
Witchcraft
. An excerpt from the
Catholic Encyclopedia
.
Witchcraft Craze History
: This looks the beginning of a comprehensive site.
Witches and Sorcerers
: Definitions of witches and sorcerers.
Witch Hunt: Own Trial
. Take part in a virtual witch trial. You are accused of being a witch. How do you plead?
The Witch Hunts: The End of Magic and Miracles
. Excerpt from a book called
The Dark Side of Christian History
.