: Most were poor peasants or artisans, representing a sample of the ordinary population rather than social elites.
: In certain areas of the Holy Roman Empire between 1530 and 1730, the percentage of male victims ranged from 13% to 27%. In some specific regions like Carinthia, men formed the majority at 68% of those accused. Man as Witch: Male Witches in Central Europe
: Accusations often targeted men who did not fit the era's ideal of traditional masculinity; being called a witch was frequently an attack on a man's virility or social standing. Common Accusations and Legal Context : Most were poor peasants or artisans, representing
Men accused of witchcraft often shared specific social characteristics that made them vulnerable: : Accusations often targeted men who did not
While popular memory often associates witchcraft almost exclusively with women, the historical reality in Central Europe shows a different distribution: