Auteursarchieven: Silvia Schwikart

Commentary on Prof. Carlo Ginzburg’s book: ‘Hexensabbat – Entzifferung einer nächtlichen Geschichte’

Geplaatst op 30 januari, 2022 door Silvia Schwikart

Commentary on Prof. Carlo Ginzburg’s book: ‘Hexensabbat – Entzifferung einer nächtlichen Geschichte’ / ‘ Witches’ Sabbath: Deciphering a Night Tale’ (Wagenbach – revised Mar. 2005) I recently read Prof. Ginzburg’s book about the witches’ sabbats. It’s incredibly detailed and leads … Lees verder →

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The attitude towards witches in the past and the background of the witch trials in Germany

Geplaatst op 2 mei, 2021 door Silvia Schwikart

The ideas about witchcraft, and whether witches really can fly, differed from the Middle Ages till the pre-modern times. What was once a peaceful concept, was abused and turned around to condemn people accused of witchcraft. Lees verder →

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