Occultism and witch trials
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Tallinn Werewolf Trials
Calling someone a werewolf could turn a folk story into a dangerous accusation in early modern legal culture.
Werewolves belonged to the world of folklore, but such stories had serious consequences when raised in court. Testimony and interrogation gave fear and belief an official form. For this map entry, Tallinn Town Hall represents judicial authority in general; identifying one trial, room or outcome requires the relevant records. The story is not evidence that werewolves existed. It shows what an accusation could mean for an actual person.
Practical information
Address: Raekoja plats 1
View the Town Hall at Raekoja plats 1. Do not infer the details of a specific case from folklore alone.