Observations on the Popular Antiquities of Great Britain: Chiefly Illustrating the Origin of Our Vulgar and Provincial Customs, Ceremonies, and Superstitions, Volume 3G. Bell, 1901 |
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... , p . 263 , we read : " Thou art a soldier , Followest the great duke , feed'st his victories , As witches do their serviceable spirit Even with thy prodigal blood . " a mole , millerfly , or some other insect or SORCERY OR WITCHCRAFT .
... , p . 263 , we read : " Thou art a soldier , Followest the great duke , feed'st his victories , As witches do their serviceable spirit Even with thy prodigal blood . " a mole , millerfly , or some other insect or SORCERY OR WITCHCRAFT .
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... spirit ; but this sometimes did not prove sufficient , as it would often force the cork out with a loud noise , like that of a pistol , and cast the contents of the bottle to a considerable height . Bewitched persons were said to fall ...
... spirit ; but this sometimes did not prove sufficient , as it would often force the cork out with a loud noise , like that of a pistol , and cast the contents of the bottle to a considerable height . Bewitched persons were said to fall ...
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... spirits away by dint Of sickle , horse - shoe , hollow flint . " Aubrey tells us , in his Miscellanies , p . 148 , that " it is a thing very common to nail horseshoes on the thresholds of doors , which is to hinder the power of witches ...
... spirits away by dint Of sickle , horse - shoe , hollow flint . " Aubrey tells us , in his Miscellanies , p . 148 , that " it is a thing very common to nail horseshoes on the thresholds of doors , which is to hinder the power of witches ...
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... spirits ; and so they do alicium also . Item . Perfume made of the gall of a black dog , and his blood be- smeared on the posts and walls of the house , driveth out of the doors both devils and witches . Otherwise the house where herba ...
... spirits ; and so they do alicium also . Item . Perfume made of the gall of a black dog , and his blood be- smeared on the posts and walls of the house , driveth out of the doors both devils and witches . Otherwise the house where herba ...
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... spirit , or consulting , covenanting with , entertaining , employing , feeding , or rewarding any evil spirit ; or taking up dead bodies from their graves to be used in any witchcraft , sorcery , charm , or enchantment , or killing or ...
... spirit , or consulting , covenanting with , entertaining , employing , feeding , or rewarding any evil spirit ; or taking up dead bodies from their graves to be used in any witchcraft , sorcery , charm , or enchantment , or killing or ...
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