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Fixed usage error – when a person has been executed by hanging they have been hanged and not hung
Under the Puritan rule of the colony at the time, the existance of witches was accepted as clear fact on scriptoral grounds. In accordance with Exodus 22:18, "Thou shalt not suffer a witch to live," witchcraft was criminalised and considered a capital offense.
Under the Puritan rule of the colony at the time, the existance of witches was accepted as clear fact on scriptoral grounds. In accordance with Exodus 22:18, "Thou shalt not suffer a witch to live," witchcraft was criminalised and considered a capital offense.
These women were brought to trial and, under pressure, stated the names of others who were working together to posses the girls. These three women, along with sixteen others, were accused of witchcraft and were hung. Nearly 150 were imprisoned.
These women were brought to trial and, under pressure, stated the names of others who were working together to posses the girls. These three women, along with sixteen others, were accused of witchcraft and were hanged. Nearly 150 were imprisoned.
Ironicly, tourist influence has now made Salem known for a high density of occult-themed shops.
Ironicly, tourist influence has now made Salem known for a high density of occult-themed shops.