Why do many people still believe in witches?

The last witch trial in Germany took place 250 years ago. Yet a global study shows that the belief in witchcraft is still alive and well in the 21st century.

source https://www.dw.com/en/why-do-many-people-still-believe-in-witches/a-64066804?maca=en-rss-en-ger-1023-rdf