Another View of the Witch Hunts

Authors

  • Max Dashu

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1558/pome.v13i9.30

Keywords:

Neo-Paganism, Witchcraft, Witch hunts

Abstract

The history of witch persecution begins with repression by feudal rulers, with a strong patriarchal impetus already visible. It may have very old Indo-European roots.

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Published

1999-08-01

How to Cite

Dashu, M. (1999). Another View of the Witch Hunts. Pomegranate, 9(Autumn), 30-43. https://doi.org/10.1558/pome.v13i9.30