The book Malleus Maleficarum was:
A)written in the 15th century and set forth European witchcraft beliefs of the time
B)a 17th century description of witchcraft beliefs in northern Africa
C)a late 18th century anthropological study of European witchcraft
D)was written by Gerald Gardner and became the basis of much Neo-Pagan belief

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The Malleus Maleficarum, also known as "The Hammer of Witches," was written in the 15th century by two German Dominican monks and set forth European witchcraft beliefs of the time. It was a guide for the prosecution of witches and contributed to the witch hunts that swept across Europe.

The Book Malleus Maleficarum Was