Devaux

Devaux, a sorcerer from the sixteenth century, was known for a distinctive mark on his back shaped like a black dog. This mark exhibited supernatural properties; when a pin was inserted into it, Devaux felt no pain. However, when someone attempted to drive a needle into the mark, he would express significant discomfort, despite not perceiving the person performing the act. This characteristic highlights the mysterious and protective aspects often associated with sorcerers in French folklore, where physical markings can symbolize magical powers or curses.