Now we have become more educated about witchcraft, the Witching Hour became better known as Devil’s Hour. Dunking was also a method used during this time where an accused person would be submerged in water, and those who sank were considered innocent whereas those who floated were most certainly a witch. The Old Testament’s book of Exodus (22:18) clearly states: “Thou shalt not permit a sorceress to live,” and those accused would be killed either by burning at the stake, hanging, or beheading. During the 16th through 18th centuries, more than an estimated 60,000 people were executed during the witch trials. It was believed that witchcraft was mostly practiced during the Witching Hour as their powers were greater then. This prompted widespread panic and suspicion as people turned in those that they assumed were practicing the dark arts. A trend in witch-hunting had begun as people were unable to understand why diseases were so rife and decided to blame the practice of witchcraft. The term “The Witching Hour” was coined in 1560 by Pope Pius IV. So, if you do find yourself wide awake with a jolt at 3 AM, then it’s widely believed that the devil just paid you a direct visit. The number three is also regarded as a holy number within Christianity as with the Holy Trinity of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. The Bible reads that Jesus Christ was placed on the cross at 9 AM and darkness covered the land from noon until Jesus’ death at 3 PM when Matthew cried out: “It is finished.” Therefore, 3 AM is a significant sign of the devil and dark entities because the time is flipped to mock Jesus Christ, much like when a cross is turned upside down, which often features in many horror films of the satanic persuasion. The Devil’s Hour being 3 AM is considered significant as it’s the opposite hour to the death of Christ. See Also: 10 Marks Supposedly Left On Earth By The Devil 10 Satanic Significance Urban legends and sinister tales of The Devil’s Hour can be found in Anglo-American, Native American, and Hispanic culture, but what is it about this hour that both fascinates and frightens us? There are many sides to The Devil’s Hour-as the explanations are a divide of both science and evil. In Hamlet by William Shakespeare, the Bard wrote: “‘Tis now the very witching time of night, When churchyards yawn, and hell itself breathes out.” Have you ever wondered why you always seem to wake up at 3 AM? This is known as “The Devil’s Hour,” or in folklore, “The Witching Hour,” which is believed to be the time of night when most supernatural events occur.
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