(Q112942305)

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witchcraft investigation of Elspeth Culsetter

historical event recorded in 16th-18th century Scotland

  • Case of Elspeth Culsetter
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Accused of having spoken a curse, which then caused a man's horse to fall, break its bones and later die. Also claimed to know how to keep a man's health. Take a cog of water, put three straws in it and put it on the back of a sick cow. Then take some water and put it in the cow's mouth, then put an arm down the cow's throat, which will cure a cow. Also accused of throwing water three times for an evil purpose. Was able to locate lost/stolen money. Claimed that she predicted an outbreak of smallpox. (English)
To preserve health carry the bones of a linnet in clothing as a form of talisman. (English)

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