Back in the 16th century, witch trials were very common... But other "devilish creatures" were also often captured and killed, in the name of God. Werewolves, for example. Today I got to know the story of Peter Stubbe, allegedly a German werewolf who was judged in 1589.
After interrogation - I mean, torture - he confessed killing and eating livestock and at least 14 kids (including his own son), two pregnant women, and sundry German maidens in a period of 25 years. Researchers say, though, that his was a case of persecution, since he was a Protestant who lived in a Catholic region of Germany. So, basically, the ruler of the region made an example of Stubbe. Not satisfied with his doom, however, Stubbe's family wasn't spared either: his mistress and daughter (who were known to be of good character, save for being Protestants) were also tortured, flayed, strangled, and burned.
After interrogation - I mean, torture - he confessed killing and eating livestock and at least 14 kids (including his own son), two pregnant women, and sundry German maidens in a period of 25 years. Researchers say, though, that his was a case of persecution, since he was a Protestant who lived in a Catholic region of Germany. So, basically, the ruler of the region made an example of Stubbe. Not satisfied with his doom, however, Stubbe's family wasn't spared either: his mistress and daughter (who were known to be of good character, save for being Protestants) were also tortured, flayed, strangled, and burned.
~Ally
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