Dee Lawlor
Author
Dee is a professional writer and editor, based in Aberdeen, Scotland. Coming from a science background, her work is primarily in science communication. However, she has a special interest in history, superstition, and local myths and legends. 'Contagious Enemies: First-hand accounts from the Aberdeen witch trials' is her second book. It recounts the witch trials in Aberdeen that ran from 1596-1597. The book takes the original court records from the witch trails and transcribes and translates them for the modern reader.
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July 28, 2023
Unmasking the Witches of Aberdeen: Contagious Accusations and Persecution With Dee Lawlor
The Scottish witch trials, a dark chapter in history, unfolded with chilling intensity. From the late 16th to the early 17th century, the city of Aberdeen witnessed a frenzy of accusations and persecutions against those accused of practicing witchcraft. Fear and superstition gripped the populace, leading to the torture, trial and execution, of mainly women, suspected of maleficent deeds. The trials left a haunting legacy, forever etched in the annals of Aberdeen's past, a stark reminder of the p...
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