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Spa witch trial

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The Spa witch trial took place in the city of Spa in present-day Belgium, in 1616. [1]

8 relations: Belgium, Devil, Garrote, Magic (supernatural), Marquessate of Franchimont, Spa, Belgium, Tanneke Sconyncx, Witch-hunt.

Belgium

Belgium, officially the Kingdom of Belgium, is a country in Western Europe bordered by France, the Netherlands, Germany and Luxembourg.

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Devil

A devil (from Greek: διάβολος diábolos "slanderer, accuser") is the personification and archetype of evil in various cultures.

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Garrote

A garrote or garrote vil (a Spanish word; alternative spellings include garotte and garrotte including "garrot" and "G-knot"Oxford English Dictionary, 11th Ed: garrotte is normal British English spelling, with single r alternate. Article title is US English spelling variant.) is a weapon, most often referring to a handheld ligature of chain, rope, scarf, wire or fishing line used to strangle a person.

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Magic (supernatural)

Magic is a category in Western culture into which have been placed various beliefs and practices considered separate from both religion and science.

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Marquessate of Franchimont

The Marquessate of Franchimont was a lordship forming the western frontier of the Principality of Liège.

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Spa, Belgium

Spa is a Belgian town located in the Province of Liège, and is the town where the word spa comes from.

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Tanneke Sconyncx

Tanneke Sconyncx (1560 – 2 June 1603) was an alleged Flemish witch from Gottem in Flanders.

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Witch-hunt

A witch-hunt or witch purge is a search for people labelled "witches" or evidence of witchcraft, often involving moral panic or mass hysteria.

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References

[1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spa_witch_trial

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