During the witch hunts and trials of the 16th to 18th centuries, Malefica became a sort of archetype for the perceived threats of witchcraft. Accused witches were often interrogated and tortured to confess their alleged crimes, including consorting with Malefica or being part of her coven. The hysteria surrounding witchcraft led to the execution of thousands of people, mostly women, who were deemed to be followers of Malefica.
is a species of hadrosaurid dinosaur discovered in Texas, nicknamed the "ancient sorceress". : Malefica Malefica
: In early modern Europe, the term was frequently used in legal documents and inquisitorial trials to classify practitioners of harmful magic. During the witch hunts and trials of the
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