Nõiaprotsessid Eesti- ja Liivimaal

Reprint of the article published in Usuteadusline Ajakiri in 1938, Nos. 2-4. Analysis of court records concerning death penalty for witches in Estonia in 1588-1723 reveals the proven execution of 55 witches. The usual means of execution was burning, seldom chopping the head with sword and also singl...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Villem Uuspuu
Format: Article
Language:Estonian
Published: Eesti Kirjandusmuuseum 2002-01-01
Series:Mäetagused
Online Access:http://www.folklore.ee/tagused/nr19/uuspuu.pdf