Werewolves and male witches
Short course: Witchcraft, Werewolves and Magic in European History
Event Type: HA
Takes Place: 19th November 2024
Time: 7.30pm
Venue: Online
Description: Witchcraft was primarily but not exclusively a female activity. About 20% of the people tried for witchcraft in early modern Europe were men; in some places, like Russia, Normandy and Iceland, men formed the majority of witch-defendants. Werewolves were also mainly men. The existence of male witches and werewolves challenges some of our preconceptions about witchcraft and the explanations for the extent of witch persecution in early modern Europe. How they do so will be discussed in this session.
How to book: This event is part of our short course: Witchcraft, Werewolves and Magic in European History. Register for the short course via the link below.
Price: The course is free for members, £37 for non-members.
Lecturer: Jan Machielsen, Lisa Tallis