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Alice Kyteler and the First Witchcraft Trial in Ireland with Molly Aitken

You're Wrong About

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Witchcraft Accusations: A Historical Lens

This chapter explores the historical context of witchcraft accusations, particularly focusing on Alice Kyteler and the societal attitudes that shaped these events. It examines how witch trials often served as a mechanism to marginalize individuals, especially concerning issues of sexuality and gender. The discussion highlights the undercurrents of political motivation and societal fears that fueled these dangerous accusations.

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