5 Well-known Witches Throughout History in the World
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VIVA – Witches are not only famous in movies or books; it turns out that throughout history there have been many real witches who have influenced the world. Some of them were well-known and unknown magicians. All magicians deserve to be recognized for what they do.
Not all of these famous wizards actually considered themselves witches. Many of them were village healers or shamans, while others had nothing to do with witchcraft and were merely accusations. Here are some of the well known witches in the world:
1. La Voisin
The witch La Voisin in France in the mid-1600s had the real name Catherine Monvoisin. She practiced medicine, including obstetrics and abortion, mixed potions and poisons, fortune telling. She can also allow clients to confer with the Devil.
A sect that poisoned many members of the French aristocracy, and which had plotted to poison King Louis XIV. Her most famous client was Madame de Montespan, the King's mistress. At Montespan's orders, La Voisin attempted to poison the King, because of her infidelity.
In the late 1670s, the fear of poisoning and witchcraft reached its peak on the streets of France, and many successful soothsayers and poisoners, including La Voisin, were arrested. She was burned publicly after being convicted of witchcraft in 1680.
2. Alice Kyteler
Alice Kyteler was the first Woman cursed for witchcraft in Ireland, Kyteler lived from the late 1200s to the early 1300s. Kyteler was married four times. After her fourth husband died expressing fear that she had been poisoned, her children and the children of her three previous husbands accused her of using poison and witchcraft against their father.
She was accused of various other depraved acts, such as animal sacrifice, worshiping Satan, and using his powers to manipulate and control Christians.
3. Isobel Gowdie
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Gowdie is a young housewife living in Auldearn, Highland, Scotland. Her acknowledgment of her coven's activities, including their ability to transform into animals, provides extensive insight into European folklore surrounding witchcraft at that time.
Isobel Gowdie Tried and executed for witchcraft in 1662, Gowdie is best known for her detailed confession, which she gave of her own free will, without being tortured like many other women of the time.
She also claims to be entertained by the Fairy Queen, in her house under the hill. Some have speculated
4. Moll Dyer
Dyer lived in the late 1600s. A group of fellow townspeople accuse her of witchcraft, and she was driven from her home by a group of men on a winter night.
Her body was found a few days later, frozen into a boulder. Stories of her evil spirit, haunting the land surrounding her wooded cabin and terrorizing anyone who came in retaliation against those who persecuted her, were rampant.
5. Marie Laveau
Marie Laveau is best described as a Voodoo priestess. She lived in New Orleans from 1794 to 1881, and although little is known about her life, it’s widely noted that she had a large following, and was highly respected as he walked the streets of New Orleans.
There is speculation that her magic mixes Catholic and African spiritual traditions, that her prophecies are supported by a network she amassed while working as a hairdresser and brothel hostess, that she possesses a snake named zombie after an African god, and much more.
After her death, her grave was flooded with vandalism, as many visitors believed that Laveau's spirit would grant wishes if they drew an 'X' on her tombstone. Currently, one must have a tour guide to enter the grave where she buried.
