The famous witch trials of Europe and North America had less to do with the accused witches than with misogyny and the religious culture of the day. Join us for a peek into the background of the Salem Witch trials and stick around for some charming folktales from Asia and Africa.
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TheDragon After His Winter Sleep | The Chinese Fairy Book
TheLegend of the Eastern Sea Dragon King, A Story Worth Reading on GatherTalesWelcome tothe African folktales page!
Discover the Inkanyamba Snake and Its Fascinating Powers |Mythlok
The Tokoloshe — Astonishing LegendsBBC.com. Retrieved 2/16/2025 https://www.bbc.com/culture/article/20140925-where-do-witches-come-from History.com. Retrieved 2/16/2025 https://www.history.com/topics/folklore/history-of-witches#section_1 Ghostcitytours.com. Retrieved 2/17/2025 https://ghostcitytours.com/salem/haunted-places/witch-house/