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Scottish History, School of History and Classics, The University of Edinburgh, Scotland

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Issobell Dodis (7/8/1661)

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Case details

The accused Dodis, Issobell
Start date7/8/1661
End date7/8/1661
Characterisation Demonic
Implicated by another witch
Not enough information

Trials associated with this case

Dodis,Issobell Mentioned in a trial
Dodis,Issobell (trial date 7/8/1661) Central trial

Qualitative information

Appearance of Non-natural beings

Type of beingNotes
Male

Demonic pact

Type of pactNotes
Anti-baptism
Body and soul
Head and foot
Servant
Sex

Witches' Meetings

Witches' meetingYes
Devil presentYes

Witches' Meeting Place

Place Location
Hilltop
Kirkyard of Dunfyre Yard

Folk Culture

Diseases/Illness

References

Books of Adjournal JC2/11; JC2/10 fo. 18v-20r
High Court Process Notes JC26/27/5 item 8
High Court Process Notes JC26/27/5 item 9
High Court Process Notes JC26/27/5 item 12

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