Roles/Functions in Lor: Alleged Sorcerer

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Hermolao Barbaro

Hermolao Barbaro was a 15th-century Italian scholar accused of invoking the devil to understand difficult passages in Aristotle’s works. This accusation reflects the Renaissance anxieties surrounding the pursuit of knowledge and the potential dangers of engaging with forbidden or occult practices. Related Posts:AristotleFloron: The Demon Invented to Condemn a ScholarMythological Anatomy: The Hidden Vocabulary of … Read more

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Henry III of France

“Henry III, King of France from 1574 to 1589, was a controversial figure often accused of engaging in sorcery and witchcraft. Pamphlets circulated during his reign, such as “The Sorceries of Henri de Valois,” alleged that he held schools of magic at the Louvre Palace and possessed a familiar spirit named Hierragon. These accusations, likely … Read more