Witch hunts were uncommon in Eastern Europe because the religious elite had a tendency to reject the common stereotype of witches flying, having orgies with demons, and making pacts with the devil. read more
Witch-hunts were seen across early modern Europe, but the most significant area of witch-hunting in modern Europe is often considered to be central and southern Germany. Germany was a late starter in terms of the numbers of trials, compared to other regions of Europe. read more