Landela is a magician mentioned in connection with the magical harp (Voy. Harpe). No further information is available about this figure, suggesting it may be a fleeting reference within a larger work on magic or folklore. Related Posts:20+ German Photographers Who Redefined Artistic ExpressionMythological Anatomy: The Hidden Vocabulary of the…Magic and MagiciansSecrets of the Magical … Read more
Desbordes served as the valet de chambre to Duke Charles IV of Lorraine. In 1628, he was accused of hastening the death of Princess Christine, the duke’s mother, and causing various illnesses attributed to malevolent magic by physicians. Desbordes was suspected of performing dark rituals, including reviving three hanged men and manipulating tapestries to dance … Read more
Cayet (Pierre-Victor-Palma) was a renowned scholar and writer from Touraine in the 16th century. His notable works include the Chronologie novennaire and the Chronologie septennaire. Additionally, he authored YHistoire prodigiciise et lamentable du docteur Faust, a significant text on Doctor Faust, a great magician, translated from German to French in Paris, 1603. In 1607, he … Read more
The Art Notory (Ars Notoria) is a grimoire claiming to grant knowledge of all sciences within fourteen days. The text audaciously attributes its authorship to the Holy Spirit dictating it to Saint Jerome. It further asserts that King Solomon’s wisdom and universal knowledge were obtained by reading this book in a single night. This claim … Read more