witch trials during the inquisition
The "witch trials during the inquisition" refer to the period in history, primarily during the Middle Ages and the early Modern Ages, when individuals accused of witchcraft were systematically prosecuted and judged by church and state authorities, often resulting in their execution. The inquisition was an official investigation and judicial process established by the Catholic Church, aimed at suppressing heresy and maintaining religious orthodoxy.
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