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Witches of St Osyth

Dan Snow's History Hit

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Witchcraft Accusations and Female Authority

This chapter explores the lack of female authority in St. Ozith in 1581 and how it may have contributed to the escalation of witchcraft accusations. It discusses the involvement of Lord Darcy, a young and unmarried man in charge of the household, and his interest in demonology. The chapter also examines the link between cunning women and witchcraft accusations in this specific region and time period.

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