Stedelen: Swiss Sorcerer or Village Scapegoat?

A man named Stedelen was accused of practicing witchcraft between the years 1397 and 1406, in Switzerland. His was one of the earliest trials for maleficium and diabolism in Europe, and for certain, in Switzerland – at least according to the historical record.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com