Hammer of Witches
Pope Innocent VIII write a pamphlet about witches
Who had more power during the 14th Century: the Chruch or King?
The Chruch
Paganism
Belief in something other than Christianity, beliefs in nature gods
What led to the spread of the Hammer of Witches?
Printing Press
Who was the target of these witch accusations?
Older women (20s), educated women, independent women
What type of female was targeted the most and why?
Midwives because they help women give birth, but Eve’s story highlights that women should suffer during childbirth.
What is a Papal Bull?
Law passed by the church