Sweden's 17th Century Witch Hunts: The Great Noise

In the late 1660s, Sweden was gripped by a wave of witch trials known as Det stora oväsendet—the Great Noise. This episode focuses on the tragic case of Märet Jonsdotter, a young girl from the parish of Mora whose accusations sparked a chain reaction of trials, confessions, and executions. Lucas and Luna explore how local fears, religious zeal, and the trauma of the Thirty Years' War combined to fuel a moral panic that swept through Dalarna and beyond. They examine the role of the church, the legal system, and the eventual backlash led by figures like Johan Gyllenstierna. The conversation highlights the human cost of the witch hunts, the social dynamics that allowed them to spread, and the lessons that resonate with modern concerns about mass hysteria and justice.

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