AnIntroductiontoMacbeth课程.pptVIP

Hurly-Burly, Harry Potter, and You. Important Events of the 16th Century In 1588, the English fleet benefited from unusually helpful weather conditions to defeat the Spanish “Grande Armada.” Important Events of the 16th Century The Witchcraft Hysteria (1480s-1630s) Throughout Europe, suddenly hunts for witches began to appear all over the place. The Malleus Maleficorum Some Characteristics of Renaissance Witches Not quite like Hogwarts… Supposed to meet regularly with the devil at ceremonies called “sabbats” Have “familiars,” or spirits that look like animals. Can only perform “magic,” as oppo