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Scottish Witchcraft Act 1649
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Seely wights
Fairy-like creatures at the centre of a shamanistic Scottish cult that existed in the 16th century. Members claimed to be able to enter into a trance which allowed them to fly out at night on swallows, and join with the seely wights.
Summis desiderantes affectibus
Papal bull regarding witchcraft issued by Pope Innocent VIII on 5 December 1484.
The examination and confession of certaine Wytches at Chensforde
First pamphlet describing witchcraft trials in England; it covers the testimony of witches at Chelmsford Assizes in 1566.
The Wonderfull Discoverie of Witches in the Countie of Lancaster
Account of a series of English witch trials that took place on 18–19 August 1612, commonly known as the Lancashire witch trials.
Whole trial and examination of Mrs. Mary Hicks and her daughter Elizabeth
Pamphlet purporting to tell the story of Mary Hicks, executed for witchcraft in 1716.
Witch bottle
Bottles or jars used in counterspells to reverse a curse imposed by a witch.
Witch stone
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Witch-Finding
Methods used to identify witches.