Man As Witch: Male Witches In Central — Europe

: Many were seen as "weak" or "different," including those who were elderly, disabled, or mentally ill.

While popular memory often associates witchcraft almost exclusively with women, the historical reality in Central Europe shows a different distribution: Man as Witch: Male Witches in Central Europe

: Approximately one in four (25%) accused witches in Central Europe was male. : Many were seen as "weak" or "different,"

Men accused of witchcraft often shared specific social characteristics that made them vulnerable: " including those who were elderly

: 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