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Witch, holding candle made of human fat and an 'artame' or magic knife, summons up a demon in the form of a winged dragon
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From ''Historia de gentibus septentrionalibus'', Antwerp, 1562, by Olaus Magnus.'.
Title: Witch, holding candle made of human fat and an 'artame' or magic knife, summons up a demon in the form of a winged dragon
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From ''Historia de gentibus septentrionalibus'', Antwerp, 1562, by Olaus Magnus.
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