In Scotland, it was believed that when a witch made her – or his – pact with the devil, a mark was left to show that God and baptism had been renounced and that the witch belonged to Satan. These marks were identifiable if, when ‘pricked’, they did not bleed or cause pain. Initially carried out by ministers, the role was later
A Scottish Witch-pricker
Jan 31, 2024
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