Sixteenth-century pamphlet describing prominent Chelmsford witchcraft trials against Elizabeth Francis and others
Adder stone
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Black cat
The numerous folk beliefs about black cats, and cats in general, are often contradictory. Superstitions surrounding black cats are almost certainly some of the most prevalent even today, along with the number thirteen and walking under a ladder.
David Gregory
Scottish physician and inventor accused of witchcraft. He inherited Kinnairdy Castle in Banffshire.
Elfshot
Medical condition caused by invisible elves or witches shooting invisible arrows at people or animals.
Hag stone
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Hagstone
Pebble pierced by a naturally occurring hole, believed to possess magical properties.
Jean Lyon, Countess of Angus
Scottish countess named in North Berwick witch trials as consulting with witches
John Kincaid, witch-finder
Professional witch-finder or pricker of witches based in Tranent, East Lothian.
John Kincaid, witch-pricker
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