Witchcraft Hysteria in Puritan New England

Puritan New England Magic Hysteria In 1692, the problem of conversion from Puritan utopia to Royal Colony of Massachusetts increased abnormally with magical hysteria of Salem Village (now Dunbarstown). Faith in magic began raising a big problem in Salem, but about 300 New Englanders (mainly low level, middle age, women of limitation - hostesses or widows) were accused of being witches of more than 30 It was. It was hanged. This problem with Salem has advantages in terms of its range and strength.

In 1692 and 1693, the fear of magic spread to Salem, Massachusetts, just like the plague. Magic strongly opposed Puritan's belief, and Puritan executed the accused witch. Through the rest of Salem, 185 people were magically blamed. Rumors about witchcraft endanger the lives of many people. Magic is defined as concluding a contract with the devil in exchange for some power to do evil. It is considered a crime against God's superiority; the strict rule of the Puritan belief (Conforti).

There are many factors to consider when investigating the cause of magic hysteria. The basic principle is that belief in magic is common among New England colonists. In addition, Salem is faced with political problems and civil war. Land disputes and personal hatred are common. Some scholars believe that Puritan villagers believe they should be punished for their sins because they failed God. A lot of discussion has also been done on the role of priests; some historians believe they are responsible primarily to encourage people and to look forward to revenge. Some believe that priests have completed the trial. Tortured girls are expressed as liars and fraudulent acts, seeking the idea that they truly believe that excited children, sick victims, and they are victims of magic.

The Salem Witch trial of the 17th century held in the town of Puritan in Salem, Massachusetts focused on the concept of magic, spreading huge amount of hysteria, reflecting religious persecution. The story of this case evoked the fear of Puritans who hated and believed that magic was evil, innocent demons, help of the devil, and Satan's practices. Therefore, the idea of ​​devil worship and magic became as follows.

The attitude of Puritan and the pressure of everyday life influenced hysteria of magic. Puritan believed that whatever was done for entertainment and pleasure was witchcraft. People accused of being witches are not actually wizards, and most of them may be trying to get rid of their lives. Most women are judged as witches. Because men have more rights and more freedom. Women must stay home to cook cleanly and watch children. They can neither vote nor preach. They are condemned to be witches if they see women who are regarded as men's work or doing things unrelated to what they should do, are outside the house.