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Cataramonachia

Cataramonachia is a curse that Greek popes condemn. In some islands of the Morea, this anathema causes a slow fever leading to death in six weeks. Related Posts:AnathèmeFever (Fièvre)Marriage After Death in French Culture and LawMythological Anatomy: The Hidden Vocabulary of the…

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Cathaï-Khann

Cathaï-Khann, prince of the sea among the Tartars, is a gruesome cannibal demon. He killed and ate his companion Djilbeguenn, possesses a returning arrow, and a serpent with unique features. His legend includes his child surviving inside a serpent and later consuming his father. Related Posts:Mythological Anatomy: The Hidden Vocabulary of the…Marriage After Death in … Read more

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Casso or Alouette

Casso, also known as Alouette, is a mythical bird believed to grant certain protections to its bearer. It is said that wearing the feet of this bird ensures that one will never be persecuted and will always have an advantage over enemies. If the right eye of the alouette is wrapped in wolf skin, the … Read more