Were witches really burned at the stake during the Salem Witch Trials?
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Were witches really burned at the stake during the Salem Witch Trials?
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No, witches were not burned at the stake during the Salem witch trials. Many victims were taken to Gallows Hill to die by hanging. Giles Corey was pressed to death with heavy stones after refusing to enter a plea. Still more accused witches died while waiting for their trial in their jail cell.  The myth of burning at the stake in Salem is most likely attributed to the European witch trials, where execution by fire was common. 
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No, witches were not burned at the stake during the Salem witch trials. Many victims were taken to Gallows Hill to die by hanging. Giles Corey was pressed to death with heavy stones after refusing to enter a plea. Still more accused witches died while waiting for their trial in their jail cell.  The myth of burning at the stake in Salem is most likely attributed to the European witch trials, where execution by fire was common. </s>
