Nothing caused more fear in the Puritan community than people who appeared to be possessed by the devil.
The girls began acting strangely, leading the Puritan community to suspect that the girls were victims of witchcraft.
Salem was the beginning, but it was quickly followed by witchcraft scares in 24 other Puritan communities, with 120 more accused witches.
He was unable to get the other Puritan communities to cooperate, however.
The practical activities of life generally outweighed any sort of extravagance in the Puritan community.
As for the "daring' aspect, had the child been named Virginia in a Puritan community, it would certainly have been very provocative.
The youth and maiden go from being Merry Mounters to, presumably, becoming members of the Puritan community.
Nothing caused more fear in the Puritan community than people who appeared to be possessed by demons, and witchcraft was a serious felony.
English practices such as the reading of eggs dropped in a glass were exported to Puritan communities in North America.
It brought together Puritan communities with their own regional customs and beliefs.