Philipp,Elspeth
Case Reference: C/JO/2830
Case Summary
| Case Ref | C/JO/2830 |
|---|---|
| Accused | Elspeth Philipp |
| Case Start Date | 29/7/1661 |
| Case Date | 29/7/1661 |
| Common Name | Philipp,Elspeth |
|---|
Characterisation
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|
| Demonic | — | ✓ |
| Fairies | — | ✓ |
| Not Enough Info | ✓ | ✓ |
Notes: pact confessed but no other details
| Devil Present | Yes |
|---|---|
| Communal Sex | No |
| Devil Worship | No |
| Food and Drink | No |
| Dancing | Yes |
| Singing | No |
Meeting Places
| Place | Location | Inversion |
|---|---|---|
| 'moremaddenhole' Leith | No | |
| the 'Latch' Edinburgh | No | |
| Burn | No |
devil promised her she would want for nothing
| Type | Text |
|---|---|
| Anti-baptism | |
| Servant | |
| Head and foot |
Devil Appearances
| Type | Text |
|---|---|
| Male | little, black man |
| Male | in green cothes |
| Elphane/Fairyland | — |
|---|---|
| Food/Drink | — |
| Verbal Formulae | — |
| Ritual Acts | — |
| Familiars | — |
| Shape Changing | — |
|---|---|
| Dreams/Visions | — |
| Unorthodox Religious Practice | — |
| Sympathetic Magic | — |
| Riding Dead | — |
Notes: met the devil at oatseedtime (spring).
Elf/Fairy Elements
- Green
| Type | Text |
|---|---|
| Pipe |
| Source | Reference | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| High Court Process Notes | JC 26/27, bundle 1, item 3. | document appears to be copy of her confession but it is not signed. JCs to be re-catalogued at future date so check with NAS staff. |
Trials (1)
| Trial Ref | Date | Year | Verdict | Sentence | Execution |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T/JO/392 | No |