During the Middle Ages, large-scale outbreaks of large groups of people simultaneously compelled to run out in the streets while engaged in bizarre behavior was known at that time as:

Question

Alison

Social Studies

1 June, 20:41

During the Middle Ages, large-scale outbreaks of large groups of people simultaneously compelled to run out in the streets while engaged in bizarre behavior was known at that time as:

+4

Answers (1)

Know the Answer?

Halle Sanchez · Answer 1

Tarantism

Explanation:

The term 'Tarantism' was created because at that time, people believe that the bizarre behavior was caused by Tarantula's bites. At that time, a lot of people believe the poison that injected through the bites messed up with their brain function. But there is very little evidence to actually prove this.

A lot of historians believe that the bizarre behaviors are most likely caused by drugs such as marijuana or some kind of mushroom, At that time, people still haven't understand enough about psychedelic drugs to make the distinction.