Beliefs about cause of disease in the Middle Ages Flashcards
1
Q
What was the main belief for the cause of disease in the middle ages?
A
The supernatural
2
Q
What other belief for the cause lf disease was there?
A
Disease was a punishment from god for humans sins
3
Q
Which supernatural beings were thought to cause disease?
A
Demons or witches
4
Q
How were these believed to be stopped?
A
‘Witches’ were executed
‘Demons’ were exorcised out of people
