Sherri_Ingrey on Nostr: there were actually very few burnings. Most witches were hanged and denied burial in ...

there were actually very few burnings. Most witches were hanged and denied burial in holy ground. "Witches were not typically burned at the stake in English-speaking countries, including the American colonies; instead, they were usually hanged. In Europe, while some witches were burned, the total number of executions for witchcraft is estimated to be around 40,000 to 50,000, with a significant portion being hanged rather than burned."