Man As Witch: Male Witches In Central Europe Page

: Approximately one in four (25%) accused witches in Central Europe was male.

The historical guide to male witches in Central Europe, particularly based on the seminal work Man as Witch: Male Witches in Central Europe by Rolf Schulte, reveals that men were a significant but often overlooked demographic in the early modern witch trials. Statistical Overview Man as Witch: Male Witches in Central Europe

: In many Catholic territories, the number of male witch cases rose markedly in the 17th century as the traditional female witch stereotype began to break down. The Social Profile of the Male Witch : Approximately one in four (25%) accused witches

Men accused of witchcraft often shared specific social characteristics that made them vulnerable: Man as Witch: Male Witches in Central Europe