What was the superstition surrounding Mary Dyer's stillborn child?
Result of her religious beliefs
Result of witchcraft
Result of a curse
Result of her husband's profession
Answer
The stillborn child was believed to be a result of Mary Dyer's "monstrous" religious opinions. Due to the superstitions of the time, the baby was secretly buried.
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