witchcraft investigation of Agnes Somerville (Q112915255)
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historical event recorded in 16th-18th century Scotland
- Case of Agnes Somerville
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English | witchcraft investigation of Agnes Somerville |
historical event recorded in 16th-18th century Scotland |
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Statements
It is all from her confession, no indication of why she was accused.At first the Devil just embraced her. Later at Heriot Back, 'the devill tempted her to uncleannes and hade carnall copulation with her and that he wes all as cold as ire.'She killed animals by riding them to death (English)
Devil type: Male, Described as "Black man" (English)