BURNING TIMES: Wiccan Pagan Dictionary on BURNING TIMES

BURNING TIMES –

1. The time from the Spanish Inquisition through the last outbursts of persecution and witch killings in the mid-nineteenth century (through murderous persecutions began as early as the 12 century). The last known capital sentence for witchcraft in the West took place in Scotland in the early 1800’s. Figures vary on how many were killed during the hysteria, estimates range anywhere from 50,000 to as many as 9 million. (CMM)

2. from 1000 CE through the 17th century. 9 million people tortured and burned by church and public officials on the assumption of being a Christian version of a witch. Profitable venture: land and property seized from accused and portions give to accuser (reward), remainder went to church officials. Majority: women and children. (TRASB)

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Sources:

• NAD - New Age Dictionary; Japan Publications, Inc.: ISBN 0-87040-787-2;
• TRASB - To Ride A Silver Broomstick, New Generation Witchcraft by Silver Ravenwolf: ISBN 0-87542-791-X;
• CMM - Celtic Myth & Magick by Edain McCoy: ISBN 1-56718-661-0)
• ABC - An ABC of Witchcraft by Doreen Valiente: ISBN 0-919345-77-8)
• SD - Spiral Dance by Starhawk: ISBN 0-06-350814-8)
• WOTS - Ways of the Strega by Raven Grimassi: ISBN 1-56718-253-4)

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