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Gilles de Rais: Historical Figure and Demonological Subject

Gilles de Laval, Lord of Rais, companion of Joan of Arc, Marshal of France (1404 1440)

French nobleman associated with military leadership, criminal trials, and demonological accusations Gilles de Rais (c. 1405-1440) was a French nobleman, military commander, and companion-in-arms of Joan of Arc who became notorious for allegations of murder, sexual crimes against children, and occult practices. In demonological literature, he is referenced not as a demonic entity but as … Read more

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Edeline Adeline, 15th Century Theologian

Edeline or Adeline (Guillaume) was a 15th-century theologian and prior of the Carmelite convent in Saint-Germain-en-Laye. He was publicly exposed and admonished in Évreux for consorting with the devil to satisfy his worldly passions. Adeline confessed, without torture, to attending a sabbat ride on a broomstick, where he paid homage to an enemy appearing as … Read more