JOAN OF ARC
Joan of Arc (1412–1431) A French peasant girl who, spurred on by divine voices and visions, fought the English and secured the coronation of the…
Month: August 2017
James I
James I (1566–1625) king of Scotland and England who strengthened anti-witch laws in 1604. James’ own beliefs about witchcraft reflected the popular views of the…
Island Magee Witches
Island Magee Witches The last witch trial to occur in Ireland took place in 1711 and involved the mysterious death of a widow, poltergeist activities…
Isis
Isis The ancient Egyptian mother Goddess, the prototype of the faithful wife and fertile, protective mother. Isis is associated with Sirius, the dog star, the…
Ishtar
Ishtar The great mother Goddess of ancient Assyrian and Babylonian mythology. Ishtar was said to be either the daughter of the sky god, Anu, or…
Iron in Witchcraft
Iron is in folklore, one of the best charms against witches, sorcerers, Demons and other evil spirits. In Europe, folklore holds that witches cannot pass…
Inquisition
Inquisition The Catholic Church’s persecution of heretics, lasting several centuries and spreading throughout Europe and even into the New World. The primary objective of the…
Innocent VIII, Pope
Innocent VIII, Pope (1432–1492; r. 1484–1492) Giovanni Batista Cibo, elected pope in 1484, issued what has been termed one of the most important documents in…
Initiation
Initiation is one of the most ancient of rites, initiation marks the psychological crossing of a threshold into new territories, knowledge and abilities. The central…
Inanna
Inanna–Ishtar Queen of Heaven; The One Who Is Joy; The One Who Roams About; Lady of Battle and Conflict; Lady of Victory; Opener of the…
