Possessed Voice refers to the belief, recorded by French demonologist Henri Boguet and others, that a person possessed by a spirit or demon could be identified by their voice, which would become hoarse or muffled. This was used as an indicator for performing exorcisms. Related stories include the account in Plutarch and Eusebius, where the … Read more
Bonne aventure is a French phrase encompassing fortune-telling traditions such as chiromancy, cartomancy, astrology, and others. In ancient Rome, magicians and seers were so numerous that they formed guild-like groups. Over centuries, various methods of predicting fate emerged, including reading palms, drawing tarot cards, casting horoscopes, and more. Authorities periodically regulated or condemned these practices. … Read more