Theophanes’ account of Kavadh I, legendary treasure, and exorcism at a demon-guarded castle in late antique Persia Zoubdadeyer is the name of a fortified site mentioned in the Chronicle of Theophanes the Confessor, a Byzantine source composed in the early 9th century, recounting events from late antiquity. According to Theophanes, the castle stood on the … Read more
Wivre is a mythical creature from French medieval folklore, often depicted as a fantastical monster, half-woman and half-serpent, sometimes compared to Mélusine. The wivre possesses a carbuncle on its forehead, used as a luminous guide. According to legends, anyone seizing the carbuncle could command spirits and obtain hidden treasures, but the wivre is ferocious and … Read more
Vouivre is a mythical creature from French folklore, particularly in the Jura and Franche-Comté regions. It is often described as a dragon or serpent with a precious stone or jewel (sometimes a carbuncle) on its forehead. The Vouivre is associated with rivers, caves, and treasures, and is sometimes considered a guardian spirit. The name derives … Read more