In the folklore of Scotland’s Shetland Islands, the wulver is a creature with a man’s body and a wolf’s head. Despite its monstrous appearance, it is a gentle and solitary being. Related articles: the Story of the Wulver in Scotland Unlike a werewolf, the wulver is not a transformed human and is naturally kind. It … Read more
Rhoda Wakeman was a self-proclaimed prophetess active in New Haven, Connecticut, in the mid-19th century. She claimed to receive divine revelations and prophesied the imminent Second Coming of Christ and the establishment of the Millennium. Wakeman attracted a small group of followers who engaged in fervent prayer meetings. A notorious incident involved the murder of … Read more
Ukobach is described as a lesser demon in some European demonological texts, including the Dictionnaire Infernal (1818) by Collin de Plancy. Depicted with a fiery body, Ukobach is said to be responsible for inventing frying and fireworks and maintaining the oil in the infernal cauldrons under the command of Beelzebub. The figure is associated with … Read more
The Head of Baphomet is a symbolic idol mentioned in historical accounts of the trials of the Knights Templar. In the early 19th century, Joseph von Hammer-Purgstall claimed to have identified Baphomet heads among Templar relics. These artifacts, according to Hammer-Purgstall, included elements from Gnostic and Masonic symbolism, such as the truncated cross, Egyptian ankh, … Read more
Table-turning is a divinatory practice that emerged in the 19th century whereby participants place hands on a lightweight table which then moves or tilts to convey messages. Reports from 1854 in the United States describe counting knocks or letters to spell answers, leading to widespread interest and publications such as M. de Mirville’s Des Esprits. … Read more
Strauss appears in certain 19th-century references as a German writer who interpreted many documented events as mythic narratives. One noted scholar named David Friedrich Strauss authored works proposing that aspects of religious and historical accounts might be myths. Another individual named Strauss is mentioned in an anecdote claiming he experimented with diets for animals, seeking … Read more
The Samaritaine was a fountain once located on the Pont Neuf in Paris. Local tradition suggested that if the fountain were demolished, Northern peoples would invade France and seize Paris. It was dismantled in 1813 without fulfilling this prophecy. The structure derived its name from a biblical theme and remained a notable urban feature in … Read more
Eusèbe Salverte authored Essai sur la magie, les prodiges, etc. (Brussels, 1821), later reprinted in Paris. This analytical work discussed the interpretation of marvels and so-called supernatural phenomena from a rationalist viewpoint. It critiqued accounts of miracles and argued for natural explanations of various purported wonders, contributing to early 19th-century debates on superstition and science. … Read more
In an 1828 case, individuals used saints as part of a scheme where a man named Pierre-Louis D claimed certain saints caused illnesses, demanding payment for ritual appeasement. Families with sick children gave money, hoping to remove the supposed afflictions. Authorities intervened, revealing these practices were fraudulent. Related Posts:Mythological Anatomy: The Hidden Vocabulary of the…The … Read more
Riel-les-Eaux is a commune in the Côte-d’Or department of eastern France. In 1853, it was referenced in a documented case of alleged demonic possession involving Reine Guétet. M. Roze des Ordons and local clergy observed her reported condition there. This location became part of discussions on possible supernatural events in rural areas. It is mentioned … Read more