Basing arguments on the foundations of the classical writers such as Aristotle no longer produced valid views, as such work supported the belief of witchcraft because these writers had not the knowledge now known in modern times. ... Previously suspicion filled the minds of people when they turned away begging women, fearing that any misfortune that occurred was a result of a curse set upon by the beggars. ...

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