malleus maleficarum (the hammer of witches)
The Malleus Maleficarum, also known as "The Hammer of Witches," is a medieval guidebook or manual that was published in the 15th century specifically to identify and prosecute individuals accused of witchcraft. It outlines the methods of discovering witches, their crimes, and the proper procedures for their interrogation, trial, and punishment.
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