Historical/Legendary Time Period: Death Prediction

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Strikes, Demonic Omens

In 1582, Pierre Delancre reported that in Constantinople, Rome, and Paris, certain demons and evil spirits would strike on the doors of houses. The number of strikes was considered an omen indicating the impending death of an equivalent number of individuals. Related Posts:Mythological Anatomy: The Hidden Vocabulary of the…ApparitionsThe Werewolf in Central European Folklore: Between…Marriage … Read more

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Saint David’s Death Candle

In Welsh tradition, Saint David requested a special favor before his death: that none of his diocesan members die without prior notice of their impending death. This is manifested as the chandelle de la mort (‘candle of death’), a light that emanates from a home where someone is to die, moving towards the cemetery and … Read more