Jeanne Tailletroux was tried for witchcraft at Montmorillon (Poitou) in 1599. Married to Pierre Bonnevault, she confessed to attending the Witches’ Sabbath for twenty-five years under her husband’s coercion, describing the Devil as a black-clad man who commanded her to dance, demanded part of her robe and a live chicken. Witnesses testified she used harmful … Read more
Jeanne Tailletroux was tried for witchcraft at Montmorillon (Poitou) in 1599. Married to Pierre Bonnevault, she confessed to attending the Witches’ Sabbath for twenty-five years under her husband’s coercion, describing the Devil as a black-clad man who commanded her to dance, demanded part of her robe and a live chicken. Witnesses testified she used harmful … Read more
Courtinière is a legendary figure from Breton folklore in France. The tale recounts how Mr. de la Courtinière, a Breton gentleman, hosted several neighboring lords at his château. After their departure, he complained to his wife about their reception, likely using deceitful language. In retaliation, his wife, Marie de Sornin, conspired with two of their … Read more
Beauvoys de Chauvincourt, a nobleman from Anjou, published a volume in 1599 titled Discours de la Lycanthropie ou de la mutation des hommes en loups (Discourse on Lycanthropy or the Transformation of Men into Wolves). This work explored themes of transformation and the human condition through the lens of folklore and mythology. Beauvoys’ contributions to … Read more
Pierre d’Aguerre, a figure associated with witchcraft trials in the late 16th century, lived in the Pays de Labour (now part of the Pyrénées-Atlantiques in France). Accused of practicing sorcery and poisoning, Pierre was condemned alongside his relatives, including Marie d’Aguerre and Jeanne d’Aguerre. Witnesses described his participation in sabbaths where he acted as the … Read more