witchcraft trials and religion
Witchcraft trials refer to legal proceedings held historically to prosecute individuals accused of practicing witchcraft. They were conducted within the context of religious beliefs and institutions, where accusations of witchcraft were associated with religious ideas of heresy, supernatural powers, and involvement with malevolent forces.
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