Attributes/Power: Alleged Sorcery

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Michel the Bohemian

Michel the Bohemian (Michael Boemius) was a 16th-century itinerant physician accused of having dealings with the Devil. Accusations against such figures were common during this period, fueled by anxieties about disease, unorthodox medical practices, and the perceived threat of witchcraft. Related Posts:Mythological Anatomy: The Hidden Vocabulary of the…The Werewolf in Central European Folklore: Between…SabbatZiton, Court … Read more

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Henry III of France

“Henry III, King of France from 1574 to 1589, was a controversial figure often accused of engaging in sorcery and witchcraft. Pamphlets circulated during his reign, such as “The Sorceries of Henri de Valois,” alleged that he held schools of magic at the Louvre Palace and possessed a familiar spirit named Hierragon. These accusations, likely … Read more