The Encyclopedia of Witchcraft and DemonologyA full-scale compendium of fact, history and legend, from original sources, about witchcraft and demonology, covering demonic possession and exorcism. Illustrated. |
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Page 87
... sister's close to pagan charms . privities , ” Dr. Fian gave the lad “ a piece No witch was given the benefit of the of conjured paper . . . to lap them in doubt that her charm might be a prayer . when he had gotten them . ” The boy ...
... sister's close to pagan charms . privities , ” Dr. Fian gave the lad “ a piece No witch was given the benefit of the of conjured paper . . . to lap them in doubt that her charm might be a prayer . when he had gotten them . ” The boy ...
Page 128
... Sister Mary of the Holy Ghost by spirits causing pestilence , Abaddan of evil Dagon , both devils sent by the witches , war , and Astaroth as prince of accusers Father Picard and Sister Madeleine Bavent and inquisitors . ( Récit ...
... Sister Mary of the Holy Ghost by spirits causing pestilence , Abaddan of evil Dagon , both devils sent by the witches , war , and Astaroth as prince of accusers Father Picard and Sister Madeleine Bavent and inquisitors . ( Récit ...
Page 171
... sister Nancy and I were set in the dining room . We heard something rush on the outside of the doors that opened into the garden , then three loud knocks , immediately after other three , and in half a minute the same number over our ...
... sister Nancy and I were set in the dining room . We heard something rush on the outside of the doors that opened into the garden , then three loud knocks , immediately after other three , and in half a minute the same number over our ...
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