European Witch Trials & The Myth of the Burning Times

Film Clip:  Burning Times (Myth of the Witch-Healer)

Lecture: Mythical Witches & The Myth of the “Burning Times”

Myths of the Witch:

Myths of the Early Modern Witch:

Satanic Witch:

Protestant Witch:

Myth of the Midwife-Healer: Aspects of the myth & sources

Popular Culture: Halloween witch = threat to children; age & beauty.

In-Class Writing Assignment:

What was your reaction to the Purkiss article describing the "myth" of the "Burning Times"? Do you agree with her? explain

Lecture: The End of the European Witch Craze

Decline of Great Witch Craze (1560-1750):

Reasons for Decline of the Witch Trials: