daemonologie

• 'Daemonologie' was published by James the 1st in 1597.
• The book explores James I's belief in magic and witchcraft, aiming to prove the existence of such forces.
• James dictates the punishment that should be given for practising them (supernatural + witchcraft).
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  • In his book, James looks at the ability of witches to control the weather, vanish/fly, and create potions and their propensity for chanting.
  • Shakespeare's depiction of the witches seems to conform to most of James' expectations of witchcraft.