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Pointing to Witchcraft: The Possible Origin of the Conical Witch's Hat
... pointed hat because it reminded them of the horns of the Devil. This theory is further supported by the fact that ... witches were often believed to have been followers of the Devil from the Middle Ages to the Victorian Era, as the idea ... and early modern period, when the Church damned it as Devil worship. It was used to explain heresy and the spread ...
Riley Winters - 22/08/2016 - 00:51
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Untwisting the Knotted History of Sea Witches
... medieval legends Sir Francis Drake “sold his soul to the Devil” in order to become a skilled admiral and he was assisted by sea witches, who in 1588, near Devil's point overlooking Davonport in England, raised a ... witch from Vadsø, Anne Larsdatter, confessed that the Devil had “tied the tongues of witches” so they “could ...
ashley cowie - 29/01/2018 - 18:52
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The Origins Of Mankind: Was There An African Eve?
Archaeogenetics is a fascinating science. Accepted current research suggests that every human being on earth is descended in an unbroken line, traced through their mothers in a genetic system called matrilineal descent, from one woman who lived in western Africa some 200,000 years ago.
jim willis - 18/06/2021 - 15:44
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Don’t Go Looking For Evil, You May Find The Likho
... of evil fate and misfortune in Slavic mythology. ( axis-of-devil / CC BY-SA 3.0 ) Warding Off a Servant of Death In ...
dhwty - 29/12/2018 - 18:57
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The Long-Ago Shamans of Death Valley: Vision Quests and Magical Rites
... Devereux on the Death Valley salt flat known as ‘The Devil’s Golf Course’. (Photo: S. Devereux) People ...
Paul Devereux - 01/03/2016 - 00:49
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The Christ And The Buddha: How Can You Explain the Uncanny Similarities?
... led into a wilderness where, alone, they faced the devil and his traditional three temptations. Scene of the ... sat beneath the Bo tree where Mara, an old Hindu god and devil figure, confronted him. Mara depicted in the Burmese ...
jim willis - 08/07/2017 - 18:54
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Ancient Demons and Their Infernal Legacy
... is the “Lord of Flies” or another form of the Devil. In this incarnation, he is said to be extremely difficult to exorcise. The main form of the Devil is that of Lucifer. In this form, he can even appear in ...
valdar - 08/07/2016 - 21:45
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The Demon Drummer of Tedworth: Exploring The Truth Behind the Story
... of Tedworth probably has something to do with it. The devil and the drum, from the frontispiece to the third ...
Robbie Mitchell - 12/06/2022 - 14:41
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Satanic Plaque and Altar Unearthed in The Queen’s Holyrood Park in Scotland
... the symbology appears more associated with satanism and devil worship . Holyrood, The Seat of Scottish Royals The ... Followers Supreme Court Judge: Of Course I Believe in the Devil! ...Do You? Pagan or Satanic The Scotsman sought the ...
johnblack - 22/06/2019 - 12:24
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Salem Witch Trial Hysteria and the Courageous Stance of Giles Corey
... case of Giles Corey, who was accused of colluding with the devil, was different. During the famed Salem Witch Trials , ... bird between their fingers, and asking them to sign the devil’s book. While many accused witches died by hanging, ... of Corey appeared before her, asking her to sign the devil’s book. Corey sat in prison for five months, awaiting ...
mrreese - 03/02/2024 - 22:06
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Rare Ergotism or “Holy Fire” Disease Mysteriously Strikes Indian Woman
... Jacquin / CC BY-SA 3.0 ) Were Ergot Alkaloids The Real Devil Of Salem? According to a report by the American Society ...
ashley cowie - 28/07/2020 - 02:14
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Loftus Hall: Most Haunted House in Ireland Has Not Revealed All Its Dark Secrets
... loudly, causing the stranger to expose himself as the devil . He transformed into a ball of fire and shot up ... who did good and prayed for all, and who banished the devil from Loftus Hall", though there is no evidence that ... table where a stranger supposedly transformed into the devil and shot through the ceiling? Photo courtesy of Loftus ...
Joanna Gillan - 21/07/2020 - 18:28
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The Hoodoos of Drumheller Valley: Tall Tales of Sandstone Towers
... local inhabitants. The site is called Đavolja Varoš (Devil's Town) and since 1959 has been protected by the state ... nominated in the New Seven Wonders of Nature campaign. Devil's Town, near Kuršumlija, Serbia ( Nikolic / CC BY-SA ...
Michelle Freson - 24/08/2018 - 01:45
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The Evolution of The Medieval Witch – And Why She’s Usually a Woman
... women were actually asleep, but were held captive by the devil, who deceived their minds in dreams. He also believed ... killing babies, taking part in orgies and worshipping the devil. This suggests that what was originally considered to ...
ancient-origins - 29/10/2018 - 22:02
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Ancient Stargate: Can Sakwala Chakraya Unlock Interstellar Travel?
Located in the city of Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka, the so-called “Stargate of Sri Lanka” is a mysterious place with much that is yet to be unveiled. There are many stories about UFOs and other strange happenings around this location, known popularly by its local name, Rajarata, or "The Land of Kings." As of today, the researchers have taken significant steps to gain knowledge about at least some of the mysteries here.
Bipin Dimri - 20/05/2021 - 01:54
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A Patriarchal Portrait of a Witch: Warning of Witchcraft in the Female Wiles
... subsequent attempt to stifle it by associating women with devil-magic: i.e., witchcraft. In this 15 th century ... in Romania: Exploring Beliefs about Witchcraft and the Devil The Enchanted Sex-Word of Scotland’s Secret Seduction ...
Riley Winters - 08/08/2017 - 14:01
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The Life and Legend of the Aldworth Giants
... quite famous. The tale claims that he sold his soul to the Devil for earthly riches. According to their bargain, the Devil could claim John’s soul upon death whether he was buried outside or inside of the church. Tricking the Devil, his body was buried within its walls, and his effigy ...
beth - 10/03/2015 - 13:42
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Ancient Scottish Church Bell Stolen from Sacred Island Leaving Locals Devastated
... holy oil in the sign of the cross, in order to make the Devil flee when the bells were sounded”. ( Himchenko /Adobe ... holy oil in the sign of the cross, in order to make the Devil flee when the bells were sounded”. And when women ...
ashley cowie - 27/07/2019 - 06:18
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The Hominids of Hiberia: Neanderthals, Dolmens and Myths Entwined
... The Gibraltar 2 Neanderthal skull was discovered at the Devil's Tower Mousterian rock shelter. (Guérin Nicolas / CC BY-SA 3.0 ) The Devil’s Tower At the southernmost tip of the peninsula, at ... edge of the Strait of Gibraltar , rests the ruins of the Devil’s Tower. The name refers to an ancient stone ...
Mark A. Carpenter - 31/08/2021 - 14:59
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The Long History of Witchcraft Persecution
... began the merciless war against that which it named the Devil's cult. The measures imposed by the representatives of ... to everyday problems involved losing one’s soul to the Devil. As a condemnable act, all those who are suspected were ... this was practiced by witches who had made a pact with the Devil, offering their souls as part of the bargain. These ...
Phoenix Vald - 05/02/2022 - 22:00