Compendium Maleficarum Collection

A 1626 Edition of Compendium Maleficarum
5669638 A 1626 Edition of Compendium Maleficarum; (add.info.: Woodcut Illustration from a 1626 Edition of Compendium Maleficarum, by Francesco Maria Guazzo)

Compendium Maleficarum
5669544 Compendium Maleficarum; (add.info.: Woodcut Illustration from a 1626 Edition of Compendium Maleficarum, by Francesco Maria Guazzo)

Compendium Maleficarum
5669303 Compendium Maleficarum; (add.info.: Woodcut Illustration from a 1626 Edition of Compendium Maleficarum, by Francesco Maria Guazzo)

Compendium Maleficarum
5672135 Compendium Maleficarum; (add.info.: Woodcut Illustration from a 1626 Edition of Compendium Maleficarum, by Francesco Maria Guazzo)

A 1626 Edition of Compendium Maleficarum
5669562 A 1626 Edition of Compendium Maleficarum; (add.info.: Woodcut Illustration from a 1626 Edition of Compendium Maleficarum, by Francesco Maria Guazzo)

A 1626 Edition of Compendium Maleficarum
5669547 A 1626 Edition of Compendium Maleficarum; (add.info.: Woodcut Illustration from a 1626 Edition of Compendium Maleficarum, by Francesco Maria Guazzo)

A group of witches and warlocks dancing with the Devil at the Sabbath from Compendium Maleficarum
3330025 A group of witches and warlocks dancing with the Devil at the Sabbath from Compendium Maleficarum; (add.info.: Woodcut depicting a group of witches)

A witch, riding a goat (the devil) through the sky from Compendium Maleficarum
3330012 A witch, riding a goat (the devil) through the sky from Compendium Maleficarum; (add.info.: Woodcut depicting a witch, riding a goat (the devil) through the sky

Satan on his throne addressing witches and warlocks gathered for the Sabbath from Compendium Maleficarum
3330019 Satan on his throne addressing witches and warlocks gathered for the Sabbath from Compendium Maleficarum; (add.info)

A 1626 Edition of Compendium Maleficarum
5669604 A 1626 Edition of Compendium Maleficarum; (add.info.: Woodcut Illustration from a 1626 Edition of Compendium Maleficarum, by Francesco Maria Guazzo)

Compendium Maleficarum
5669240 Compendium Maleficarum; (add.info.: Woodcut Illustration from a 1626 Edition of Compendium Maleficarum, by Francesco Maria Guazzo)

A group of witches and warlocks dancing with the Devil at the Sabbath from Compendium Maleficarum
3330024 A group of witches and warlocks dancing with the Devil at the Sabbath from Compendium Maleficarum; (add.info.: Woodcut depicting a group of witches)

Compendium Maleficarum, a witch-hunter's manual
5669268 Compendium Maleficarum, a witch-hunter's manual; (add.info.: Woodcut Illustration from Compendium Maleficarum, a witch-hunter's manual written in Latin by Francesco Maria Guazzo)

Study Patin recto Sketch Open Book Compendium Maleficarum
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WITCHCRAFT TITLE PAGE. Title page of Compendium Maleficarum, a late 15th century European treatise on witchcraft and demonology

COMPENDIUM MALEFICARUM. Title page of Compendium Maleficarum, Book II, a late 15th century European treatise on witchcraft and demonology

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The Compendium Maleficarum, also known as the "Witches' Hammer," is a notorious 17th-century witch-hunting manual that fueled hysteria and persecution of supposed witches. Written by Francesco Maria Guazzo, this book detailed methods for identifying and punishing witches, including torture and execution. Its influence spread throughout Europe, leading to countless innocent people being accused and killed in the name of eradicating witchcraft. The Compendium Maleficarum remains a chilling reminder of the dangers of superstition and fear-mongering in society. It serves as a cautionary tale about the power of misinformation and prejudice to incite violence against marginalized groups. Today, it stands as a dark chapter in history that reminds us of the importance of critical thinking and compassion towards those who are different from us.