Tervilles are entities described in Scandinavian folklore as demons living in Norway alongside the Drolls. These beings are characterized as malicious, cunning, indiscreet, and prone to making prophecies. Tervilles are not widely attested outside regional folklore and are associated with local traditions of spirit and demon taxonomy in northern Europe. Related Posts:Mythological Anatomy: The Hidden … Read more
Bewitchment refers to the practice wherein sorcerers create wax figures of their enemies, subjecting them to various forms of torment. This magical practice is believed to cause the living originals to experience the same pain inflicted on their wax counterparts. The term originates from the French word envoûter, meaning to enchant or spellbind, derived from … Read more
Bonzes are members of the Buddhist clergy in China (and sometimes other East Asian regions) who historically claimed abilities to predict the future or exorcise demons. Some sought the ‘philosopher’s stone’ or alchemical elixirs. One custom mentioned is punishing a bonze with beatings if promised rainfall does not occur within a set period. European accounts … Read more