Cymbal is the term used by sorcerers for the cauldron in which they consume their lard soup during Sabbath festivities. This cauldron symbolizes their magical practices and communal gatherings. Related Posts:Mythological Anatomy: The Hidden Vocabulary of the…Witch’s Cauldron (Chaudière)Paralinguistic Sounds: Micro-Signals, Macro-Powers,…Sabbat
Crucifixion on the Sabbath refers to accounts from Madeleine Bavent of witnessing the crucifixion of consecrated host pieces on crosses during Sabbath observances in Louviers. One night, she saw a witch crucify a newborn by nailing its feet and hands to a black cross, then driving nails around its head to form a crown, and … Read more
Bogeyman is a mythical creature used to frighten disobedient children in Paris. Traditionally depicted with sharp teeth, the Bogeyman today has lost its teeth and now confines them in a dungeon to whip children, despite the advancements of modern society. This figure is akin to the Baba Yaga in Slavic folklore. Related Posts:Mythological Anatomy: The … Read more
Cromniomancy is a form of divination using onions. Practitioners placed onions on an altar on Christmas Eve, writing the names of individuals they wished to receive news about on the onions. The onion that sprouted the fastest was believed to indicate that the person bearing its name was in good health. This method of divination … Read more
Infernal Court refers to the hierarchical structure of demons and evil spirits as described by Wierus and other demonologists. According to their accounts, the Infernal Court comprises princes, nobles, officers, and other ranks, with Belzébuth reigning as the supreme leader, replacing Satan. The court includes various figures such as Eurynome, Moloch, Pluto, Léonard, Baalberith, and … Read more
In Brittany, it is believed that by counting the calls of the cuckoo, one can predict the exact year to marry. For instance, if the cuckoo sings three times, it signifies that marriage will occur in three years. Additionally, possessing money when hearing the cuckoo for the first time in a year is thought to … Read more