What is Witchcraft?

When we think of witches, usually people think of the traditional ugly, green faced, and evil creatures. During the 1600's, witches were considered medicine people who could heal illnesses. In these days, little was understood about medicine. When witches would make natural herbal remedies that would cure wounds and illnesses, people would consider them to be a witch. These practices were considered going against God's will. That is why witches are called the "Devil's Advocate". Events such as illnesses, disease, miscarriage, and even healing people were blamed on witches. If someone was accused of witchcraft, they might be tried in front of a jury, put in jail, or sometimes even killed. Some methods of killing "witches" would be to burn them, or stone them to death. This was to send a message to the town.


This is an image of an accused witch