witchcraft investigation of Elizabeth Anderson (Q112895418)
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historical event recorded in 16th-18th century Scotland
- Case of Elizabeth Anderson
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English | witchcraft investigation of Elizabeth Anderson |
historical event recorded in 16th-18th century Scotland |
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Allegedly part of, and a witness to, a group of witches who used image magic to kill people. (English)
Complicated case involving numerous accusations of murdering children through magical strangulation and possession of several children. Much of the evidence was derived from the testimony of children who claimed to be possessed and tormented by witches. But there was great concern over the murdered children and a murdered minister. The record describes the physical torment of the possessed children in great detail. An extraordinary document!turned state's evidence for prosecutionSee Agnes Naismith (c/egd/1773) for full description. She made accusations against others saying she was there but not that she was a witch herself.Part of the Renfrewshire cases of 1697 (English)
Devil type: Male, Described as "black shawl and hood" (English)
Devil type: Male, Described as "black mane, black coat, blue cravat" (English)
Devil type: Female, Described as "Antiochia, gentle wife of the devil" (English)