When Witchcraft Ceased to Be a Crime: A Shift in European Thought
The crackle of a hearth, the hushed whispers of ancient spells, the chilling fear of a malevolent curse – for centuries, these were potent realities in the European imagination, punishable by law. Yet, as Europe strode into the Enlightenment, the very concept of witchcraft began to unravel, not necessarily because rulers suddenly believed in spectral … Read more