Curses, whispers and a demon fly: this is the story of the first Welshwoman executed for witchcraft

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Curses, whispers and a demon fly: this is the story of the first Welshwoman executed for witchcraft

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Wild Feed@sh.itjust.worksEnglish · 9 days ago

While thousands were executed for witchcraft across Europe, Gwen ferch Ellis was one of only five put to death in Wales.

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