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Woodward (James)

James Woodward, also known as the Black Doctor, was an empirical physician who died in 1844 in Cincinnati. He was noted for diagnosing illnesses remotely by having patients send water vials infused with their sweat, which he claimed to analyze chemically. His collection of vials from the United States, Canada, the Caribbean, and Mexico was … Read more

Encyclopedia of Mythical Creatures:
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Turtledove (Magical Properties)

The turtledove is attributed magical properties in European folklore. Carrying its heart in a wolf skin was said to suppress emotions, hanging its feet on a tree would prevent it from bearing fruit, and rubbing a spot with its blood mixed with water and boiled mole was believed to cause black hair to fall out. … Read more