October
10
/ 2020
Janet Douglas was a 17th century Scottish teenager reputed to have a paranormal gift known as ‘Second Sight.’ She should not be confused was another well-known Janet Douglas, a Scottish noblewoman who lived during the 16th century, and accused of witchcraft, was burnt at the stake during the reign of James V of Scotland. As for the 17th century seer, she may have been more fortunate than the other Janet Douglas – at least she is not recorded to have been executed as a witch. In fact, she simply vanishes from history, and no one knows for certain what happened to her. But what actually occurred to bring her such fame? According to Scottish folklore, those gifted with ‘Second Sight’
