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Pagan & Shinto News: Scottish First Minister Apologises To People Accused Of ‘Witchcraft’

Pagan & Shinto News: Scottish First Minister Apologises To People Accused Of ‘Witchcraft’

Last updated on: March 13, 2022 at 6:44 pm by Megan Manson

Pagan & Shinto News: Scottish First Minister Apologises To People Accused Of ‘Witchcraft’ 2022-03-13T18:44:54+00:00 Megan Manson

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‘Witch Hunts’ Past & Present

Scottish first minister apologises to people accused of ‘witchcraft’
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Nicola Sturgeon has offered a formal apology to people accused of ‘witchcraft’ between the 16th and 18th centuries, many of whom were executed…

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