While both men and women have historically been accused of the malicious use of magic, only around 10% to 30% of suspected witches 400 or 500 years ago were men.
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Women’s working conditions increased the odds of them being suspected as witches, according to a new analysis of an English astrologer’s case files from the early 17th century.
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