In this episode, Kayla and Stephanie tell the real story of the Aix-En-Provence Possessions in the 1600’s. Many nuns began to experience a possession, all blaming Father Louis Gaufridi. Following one nun’s story (Madeline de Demandolx de la Palud) through the exorcisms and trials, to get to the bottom of the real motive behind the possessions. Grab a tea, get cozy, and listen to a true tale of historic witches. Every episode is a different story on historic witch trials, witch tales, or folk lore relating to witches. Rate and Subscribe for more!
*trigger warning: sexual assault is discussed.
Sources: - The Encyclopedia of Demons and Demonology by Rosemary Guiley. 
- A Notorious Woman: Possession, Witchcraft and Sexuality in Seventeenth-Century Provence by Anita M. Walker and Edmund H. Dickerman.
Music: Waves - Michael Kobrin (Pixabay)
Hosts: Kayla Kandzorra + Stephanie Zaslov
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Email - witchstorypodcast@gmail.com

The Loudun Possessions

A bi-weekly podcast where hosts Stephanie and Kayla discuss trials and tales of witches throughout the centuries. Each episode will shed light on a new story bringing attention to the thousands of people who have been persecuted as a witch. Grab a tea, light a candle, and join us with our historic tales of woe!