The Child Witches of Olague

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Set in early seventeenth-century Navarre, this work examines the witch hunts that led to thousands of children claiming to be bewitched. Through legal depositions from child witches, their families, and victims, it reveals the profound impact of the witch persecution from 1608 to 1614. The book provides a poignant exploration of the societal repercussions of these events, offering fresh insights into the complexities of early modern Iberian life and the tragic consequences of fear and superstition.