(Q112896735)
Statements
Claimed her mother learned her skill from an elf man who had lain with her. Used paper and threads to stop a woman's husband from beating her. Used coin and red wax wrapped in cloth, to ensure marriages. The talisman was to be worn about the neck and when the desired partner was seen it was to be used to strike the face. Turned a new born baby three times, baby then died. Cured oxen by tying them with a collar/bridle. When they were released the person who released them took ill and died. Accused of bewitching doors/thresholds. Later either the next person to touch the door or animal to cross over, took ill and died. Took dead people's bones and rinsed them in water. The water was then used to cure a sick person and the bones to be thrown into the River Don. The river 'rumlit as all the hills hed fallin thairin'. Took burning coal at Hallowe'en and buried it in her yard. (English)
Seems to have been consulted for healing advice but often this was because she had caused the harm or could transfer it elsewhere. Main accusations relate to damage and malefice. Accused of having cast sickness and death onto humans and animals for various reasons. Also consulted to heal sick animals and humans. Seems to have been a marriage maker as well.Accused of having caused a man to marry beneath him. Later the man and his wife lost everything and became beggers. Accused of damaging mill wheels after being refused meal. (English)
Seems to have been consulted for healing advice but often this was because she had caused the harm or could transfer it elsewhere. Main accusations relate to damage and malefice.Accused of having cast sickness and death onto humans and animals for various reasons. Also consulted to heal sick animals and humans. Seems to have been a marriage maker as well.Accused of having caused a man to marry beneath him. Later the man and his wife lost everything and became beggers. Accused of damaging mill wheels after being refused meal. (English)