can witches, such as people accused as witches in the salem witch trials, be men as well as women? i mean could there be man witches too?
2007-11-27 03:34:19 · 7 answers · asked by Black Cat XIII 2 in Arts & Humanities ➔ History
Yes, men were open to be accused of witchcraft.
Examples:
Giles Corey
Philip England
George Burroughs
John Proctor
The following site has biographies on the accused:
http://www.law.umkc.edu/faculty/projects/ftrials/salem/ASAL_BI.HTM
2007-11-27 03:39:52 · answer #1 · answered by Kate the Great 5 · 2⤊ 1⤋
There were men, women, and children accused of practicing a black magic on their neighbors during the Salem witch trials. You can easily get their information on the web. Women were accused more often because they prepared the meals, birthed children, and was responsible for the general care of the family. They also banded together to help another family if the mother or wife became ill. Women were deamed the weaker sex and therefore more prone to the temptations of Satan. The acts of witchcraft were believed to be acts of Satan against the more righteous neighbors.
2007-11-27 04:57:57 · answer #2 · answered by hicks.jenn 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Men, women, and a couple dogs were hanged for witchcraft during the Salem trials.
One theory I've heard as to why women were the prime suspects, is that since they were closer to medicine, cooking, and childbirth -all mysterious unknowns to Salem men, the latter to all- innocuous things would seem very occult, or it wouldn't be much of a stretch for them to believe that perfectly safe medicine or tea was actual magical poison.
2007-11-27 03:37:39 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. Giles Corey, for example, was a man accused of witchcraft during the Salem trials. He was killed by pressing with stones when he refused to plead innocent or guilty.
It was just a lot less common - women were considered morally weaker, and usually lived longer than men, so they were just suspected of witchcraft more often.
2007-11-27 03:38:15 · answer #4 · answered by phantasyelementz 3 · 2⤊ 1⤋
There are men and women witches. Titles such a warlock and wizard are not as widely used and actually have a different connotation.
2007-11-29 16:14:39 · answer #5 · answered by goddess4peace 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes and there were men hanged for witchcraft in Salem and in Europe.
2007-11-27 06:25:44 · answer #6 · answered by BoosGrammy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Being a Witch, I know hundreds of Witches. They come in all genders, sizes, colors, orientation, countries..... So, Yes.
2007-11-27 03:38:50 · answer #7 · answered by Lo Lo Mai 2 · 0⤊ 4⤋