witchcraft investigation of Margret Reauch (Q112942355)
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historical event recorded in 16th-18th century Scotland
- Case of Margret Reauch
| Language | Label | Description | Also known as |
|---|---|---|---|
| English | witchcraft investigation of Margret Reauch |
historical event recorded in 16th-18th century Scotland |
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Statements
Seen hugging the corners of a man's house at dawn. He later took ill and died. Prophesied that a man who had taken on a property would lose it all. Seen to have thrown stones in water, which then appeared to dance. No details about what they were for. Seen to turn the bowl of her shears 3 times in the mouth of her sheep. (English)
Seems to also have been in trouble for sexual misconduct and had been excommunicated in the past.sexual misconductConfessed that the devil appeared in her bed between herself and her ?harlot, William Richie. Also said that if she was to die as a witch then he should do so as well because if she was a witch then he was one too.Accused of causing a man's illness and death. She was seen hugging the corners of his house at dawn. Seen to have metted a sheep, the threw water between her feet and into the sheep's face. The sheep died. (English)
Devil type: Unspecified Devil. Confessed that the devil appeared in her bed between herself and her ?harlot, William Richie. Also said that if she was to die as a witch then he should do so as well because if she was a witch then he was one too. (English)