Syphilis, Misogyny, and Witchcraft in 16th-Century Europe

The origins of syphilis in Europe may have been implicated in the inexplicable wave of witchcraft hysteria that swept across the continent at the end of the 15th century and into the 16th century. Suspicions of women also grew during this time period.

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Published in:Current anthropology 1995-04, Vol.36 (2), p.333-337
Main Author: Ross, Eric B.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Congenital syphilis
Criminal prosecution
Cultural history
Europe
Infanticide
Mental illness
Misogyny
Persecution
Renaissance period
Sex discrimination
Sexually transmitted diseases
Sorcery
STD
Syphilis
Witchcraft
Witches
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Summary:The origins of syphilis in Europe may have been implicated in the inexplicable wave of witchcraft hysteria that swept across the continent at the end of the 15th century and into the 16th century. Suspicions of women also grew during this time period.
ISSN:0011-3204
1537-5382
DOI:10.1086/204365