Hollere the Magician was a Danish sorcerer from the 13th century who gained a reputation for performing miraculous feats. According to legend, he used a giant, enchanted bone as a boat to traverse the ocean. This unique mode of transportation, combined with his magical abilities, made him a figure of both awe and envy. Hollere’s … Read more
Thomas Bungey was an English Franciscan connected to Roger Bacon in the 13th century. Demonographers accused him of contributing to the legendary brazen head that supposedly spoke prophetically. Bungey’s mathematics-oriented texts attracted suspicion of witchcraft. He later served as a provincial of his order in England. No primary record confirms a functioning mechanical head. Related … Read more