The Devil's Whisper: The Loudun Possessions
In 1632, the town of Loudun, France, was rocked by the possession of nuns at a local convent. Accusations of witchcraft targeted Urbain Grandier, a priest caught in a web of politics, religion, and hysteria. In this episode, we explore the dark events behind the Loudun possessions and the trial that followed. Source Materials The Loudun Affair: Bizarre Witch Trials in France Loudun Possessions – OCCULT WORLD The Loudun Possessions (1632): A Dark Tale of Hysteria and Exorcism A Mother Superior’s Demons - JSTOR Daily Looking Back: The possessions at Loudun | BPS
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In 1632, the town of Loudun, France, was rocked by the possession of nuns at a local convent. Accusations of witchcraft targeted Urbain Grandier, a priest caught in a web of politics, religion, and hysteria. In this episode, we explore the dark events behind the Loudun possessions and the trial that followed. Source Materials The Loudun Affair: Bizarre Witch Trials in France Loudun Possessions – OCCULT WORLD The Loudun Possessions (1632): A Dark Tale of Hysteria and Exorcism A Mother Superior’...