Another major reason for the persecution of individuals as witches in Europe was religious beliefs and superstitions. The testimony of a licensed midwife at Dillingen, Germany describes Walpurga Hausmannin’s confession. Before she was burned in 1587, she confessed to getting involved with the Evil One (the devil), and being a witch. It was said that the Evil
Another major reason for the persecution of individuals as witches in Europe was religious beliefs and superstitions. The testimony of a licensed midwife at Dillingen, Germany describes Walpurga Hausmannin’s confession. Before she was burned in 1587, she confessed to getting involved with the Evil One (the devil), and being a witch. It was said that the Evil