An elderly Kenyan woman accused of witchcraft escaped being burned alive by relatives after a local councilor turned up just in time and took her to a refuge. The Daily Mail (UK) reports that Sadaka Muruu, who is 100, was accused by relatives.
Accused 100 year old woman escapes being burnt alive
Vatican requests to see 1,500 year old bible
A 1,500 year old bible, seized by Turkey in 2000 after an investigation into antique smuggling, could hold the Gospel of Barnabas – a gospel which differs radically from the other four gospels most people are familiar with today – Matthew, Mark, Luke and John. The bible languished in a state courthouse until the trial of the men ended but […]
Iran court sentences Christian pastor to death
Those familiar with Iran won”t be shocked but for a lot of people, there”s something hugely disturbing about being sentenced to death because you changed religion. So it is with the stone age regime in Iran who have sentenced a man to death for daring to convert from Islam to Christianity.
Retrial of woman, Katharina Henot, burnt at stake as witch
A woman, burnt at the stake after being found guilty of witchcraft in 1627, is to have her case re-examined by Cologne City Council. Katharina Henot was head of the post office in Cologne, Germany when she was accused of witchcraft, making people ill and murder via witchcraft.
Crystal Ball Divination
Besides the witch stirring her cauldron and cackling to herself, the next most iconic image of a witch has to be her staring into a crystal ball for divination and speaking in riddles about the future. Although the crystal ball may be most associated with witches, it is used right across the pagan path as a means of divination. Nor […]
Witch walk for charity
Four hundred years ago, Pendle in the UK saw ten twelve people put on trial for witchcraft and the murder of ten people. Ten of the ”witches”were hanged in public (another died in prison) and one was acquited. Organisers of a charity walk are hoping to see modern day witches flood the area this August – the anniversary of the […]
‘Witch’ beaten by own sons
More heartbreaking stories from Africa of the treatment meted out to those accused of witchcraft. This time, a Kenyan father who was beaten by his own sons after being accused by his estranged wife of being a sorcerer. Tied to a tree his sons beat him so badly he lost four teeth. They then tied him up in the barn […]
Mugwort
Mugwort is native to Africa, Europe, Asia and has spread to most parts of the world. It prefers nitrogenous soils and is commonly found on waste ground, roadside verges, embankments and uncultivated areas. Many consider it an invasive weed. It can grow up to 2m tall and spread quickly if grown in gardens. It is relatively easy to grow in […]
Peppermint
Peppermint is a hybrid of water mint and spearmint. There are two varieties, black peppermint and white peppermint. The white version has a more mellow flavour. In ancient Egypt, the herb was used for adornment and flavouring. The 17th century saw the herb grow in popularity as a digestive remedy. Today, the herb is used more for food flavouring. The […]
Nurse collapses after ‘witch’ encounter
A nurse in Zimbabwe has collapsed after encountering a witch sucking blood from a patient in a hospital. The nurse at Gweru General Hospital was doing her routine rounds when she entered a room only to find a patient with the drip removed and a ”witch” bent over sucking blood from him.