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It was mentioned as a book where epilepsy was linked to witchcraft or demonic possession, potentially influencing accusations against individuals in villages.
Right and that witch thing, it was in the Malepheus Malifikarum.
— Episode: How Epilepsy Works
Episode: How Epilepsy Works
It was mentioned as a book where epilepsy was linked to witchcraft or demonic possession, potentially influencing accusations against individuals in villages.
Right and that witch thing, it was in the Malepheus Malifikarum.
Episode: How Epilepsy Works
It was mentioned as a 'witch finder's handbook' that associated epilepsy with witchcraft and demonic possession, further contributing to the stigma.
Right and that witch thing, it was in the Malepheus Malifikarum.
The witch finder's handbook.
It was basically in there and either if you had epilepsy you were a witch or you were possessed by a demon or in some cases you could be possessed by like an angel or something like that but more often than not it was like a negative thing, like a negative spirit possessed you or you were under the influence of a witch.
Episode: How Epilepsy Works
It was mentioned as a witch finder's handbook that included epilepsy as a sign of witchcraft or demonic possession.
Right and that witch thing, it was in the Malepheus Malifikarum.
The witch finder's handbook.
It was basically in there and either if you had epilepsy you were a witch or you were possessed by a demon or in some cases you could be possessed by like an angel or something like that but more often than not it was like a negative thing, like a negative spirit possessed you or you were under the influence of a witch.
