witchcraft investigation of Christian Reid (Q112896710)
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historical event recorded in 16th-18th century Scotland
- Case of Christian Reid
| Language | Label | Description | Also known as |
|---|---|---|---|
| English | witchcraft investigation of Christian Reid |
historical event recorded in 16th-18th century Scotland |
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Statements
Confessed that she offered to remove a bewitchment from a mill. Went to another accused person, Katherine Gerard, who told her to take sand from the north door of the mill and throw it over the wheels and stones in the name of God and Christonday. The mill then started to work again. Also confessed that she and Gerard had met and with a feather had cast the bewitchment on the mill earlier. (English)
No confession of pact but her dittay implies that that she was in Satan's thrall. Also Christonday mentioned in the verbal prayer to remove bewitchment but Reid did not describe who this was.Confessed to assisting another accused bewitch a mill and then went to the miller and offered to remove the bewitchment in return for reward. (English)
Devil type: Spirit, Described as "Christonday" (English)