As the 13th and 14th centuries past, perceptions shift and the world becomes dangerous for anyone identified as a witch. Witches: Truth Behind the Trials IV: Germany
‘The surge to accuse is driven by ordinary people who really do believe that the suspects have ruined their lives.’ ibid. Professor Hutton
With witches now a serious threat to the Christian world panic sweeps into the Germany land where one of the first ever mass witch trial begins. Hundreds of innocent people will be executed. ibid.
Witch-hunting committees continued to spring up in villages across the region. ibid.
Sweden, the mid-1600s: A simple argument between two children sparks a horrific series of witch trial known as the Great Noise. Witches: Truth Behind the Trials V: Sweden
The argument about herding goats causes the greatest witch panic in northern Europe. ibid.
1668 to 1676: 300 people were executed. ibid.
‘Sweden was where it broke out after the big witch hunts were over in central Europe.’ ibid. Professor Hutton
1711, Islandmagee: ‘It’s now Mary Dunbar who is the apparent centre of the demonic attacks’ Witches: Truth Behind the Trials VI: Ireland, Professor Hutton
Janet Carson is the first person accused of witchcraft in Islandmagee. But she won’t be the last. ibid.