The Witchlike Saint
As our course concludes, I became curious as to which notable historical figures have been tried for or suspected of witchcraft. In my research, I found one woman who I hadn’t realized was accused of witchcraft: Joan of Arc. As a child, I was fascinated with Joan as I found her to be an extremely empowering and inspiring woman. I knew that she had died, but the charges against her I was unaware of. In this blog post, I will provide extensive details on her life and death, as well as identify concurrencies in her trial with the Salem Witch Trials. Joan of Arc was born to a peasant family in 1412 in Northeastern France. She developed a deep love for the Catholic church, fostered by her mother, that carried through her life. At 13, Joan started hearing the voices of saints, telling her that she was the one destined to save France and restore Charles VII to his throne ( Joan of Arc: Facts, Passion, Death & Sainthood ). Interestingly enough, there was a variation of pro...
