Cambions are the offspring of incubi and succubi, according to demonological texts by Delancre and Bodin. Described as hideous and burdensome, cambions are heavier than other children and possess voracious appetites without gaining weight. They are said to outgrow their nursing mothers quickly and are often associated with misfortune and fear. Legends recount stories of … Read more
Calice du Soupçon is referenced in the context of Infidélité, suggesting a chalice associated with suspicion or betrayal. While specific details are scarce, it likely symbolizes distrust and the dark aspects of relationships or oaths within occult or magical practices. Related Posts:Calice du Sabbat (Chalice of the Sabbath)Mythological Anatomy: The Hidden Vocabulary of the…Jurement (Oaths)Aben-Ragel … Read more
Calice du Sabbat refers to the chalice used by witch priests during Sabbath rituals. According to Pierre Delancre, when witch priests conduct Mass at the Sabbath, they utilize a black host and chalice. During the elevation of the chalice, they chant phrases like “Corbeau noir! Corbeau noir!” invoking the devil. This chalice symbolizes the perversion … Read more
Ardents (Mal des), also called infernal fire. It was in the eleventh and twelfth centuries an unexplained disease that manifested itself as an internal fire and devoured those who were struck by it. The people who saw there an effect of celestial wrath called it sacred fire; others named it infernal fire; those who attributed … Read more
Aquelarre, or the Goat’s Grove. This is what was called in the Basque Country a plateau where the Sabbath took place.Aquelarre is the Basque term for the witches’ Sabbath, a gathering where witches were believed to meet with the devil. The name evokes a wild and remote location, often associated with forests or mountains, where … Read more