How Did Fears of Witchcraft Reflect the Concerns of Early

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Essay

How did fears of witchcraft reflect the concerns of early modern society?

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Definitions:

Pain-Controlling Chemicals

Substances produced by the body, such as endorphins, that naturally reduce pain through their action on the nervous system.

Body

The physical structure of a person or an organism, including bones, flesh, and organs.

Receptor

A protein molecule that receives chemical signals from outside a cell and, when bound to a specific molecule, can initiate a physiological response.

Neurotransmitter Keys

Molecules that transmit signals across the synaptic gap between neurons in the nervous system, functioning like keys to activate or inhibit neuronal processes.