Witches: Witchcraft During The Early Medieval Ages

First let's define what are witches? And witchcraft. Witches are individuals who practice witchcraft which is the practice of sorcery, enchantments, heretics or the belief in, or use of, certain kinds of supernatural or magical powers. The art of witchcraft during the early medieval period was in essence basic sorcery or folk-magic established over the centuries from its roots in the Ancient Period, which did not involve demons or devils. It was only till the inquisition had arrived around 1184 and during the late medieval time were witches truly discussed. Although the inquisition had begun in the late Medieval Period, it was not till early 14th century that the witch hunt in Europe began to earnest. In this paper, I will discuss why during the early modern world believed in witches.
The Inquisition, an exertion by the Catholic Church was to pursue and punish heretics and condemn them for their beliefs and convert their ideologies, the inquisition came to
Any sharp-lad could've made a nickel around the corner confusing and misleading folks with false magic and slimy tricks. Witchcraft being a direct opposition to that of a church and folks attempting to profit from a false sense of sorcery this lead to major propaganda leading many to the belief in witches and witchcraft. Some can even argue many falsely accused specifically women of being witches being prosecuted by individuals with twisted intentions, for instances it could've been a man's wife who had slept with their neighbor in aggression the man turned to witchery and accused the wife of witchcraft as it would seek out punishment that he wanted. Or due to jealousy other women batted each other and accused each other of witchcraft to save's one own skin. A great example of this is the "Salem witch trails" that occurred in