Marriage has been surrounded by folklore and superstitions across various cultures. The text describes several divination practices related to marriage, including: * Russian Grain Divination: Young women scatter grain, and a rooster’s pecking order predicts who will marry first. * Mirror Divination: Gazing into mirrors at midnight to see the image of a future spouse. … Read more
The Karajaméa (meaning “collection of future revolutions”) is a Persian book of prophecies, similar to the Sibylline Oracles of ancient Rome. Composed of nine thousand verses, each fifty letters long, it is attributed to Sheikh Sephy, ancestor of a Persian prince during the time of the traveler Chardin (17th century). Consulted for important matters, especially … Read more
Druidesses were the female counterparts to Druids in ancient Celtic society, particularly in the region of Sena (modern-day Sein) near Quimper. These nine priestesses maintained perpetual virginity, delivered oracles, and possessed the power to control winds and incite storms. They could shapeshift into various animals, heal chronic illnesses, and predict the future. While some druidesses … Read more
Cassandre, daughter of Priam, was granted the gift of prophecy by Apollon to seduce her. However, once she possessed the gift, she refused to respond to the god’s affections, leading Apollon to discredit her prophecies. Despite being a great magician and sorceress, as noted by Delancre, she could not prevent the fall of Troy nor … Read more
Barton (Elisabeth), a nun from Kent, foresaw and revealed the impending schism in England in 1525. Her predictions alarmed the supporters of Henry VIII, who accused her of being possessed by the devil. Despite the protection of Thomas More, she was executed in 1533 along with many others under charges of witchcraft by the reformers, … Read more