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Witchcraft Trials and the Impact of English Colonialism in Ireland
This chapter discusses the witchcraft panic in Ireland in the 16th century, focusing on the case of Florence Newton. It explores the association between witchcraft and social outcasts, as well as the fantastical claims made during this time. The chapter also highlights the influence of English colonialism on Ireland and its history with the English.