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1 00:01:12,197 00:01:16,066 In the beginning was the moon, Diana. In the beginning was the moon, Diana.
2 00:01:17,286 00:01:21,075 Sad, silent, alone she wandered. Sad, silent, alone she wandered.
3 00:01:21,915 00:01:25,704 The waves: her sighs and tears of solitude. The waves: her sighs and tears of solitude.
4 00:01:58,493 00:02:01,281 She searched everywhere for a companion, She searched everywhere for a companion,
5 00:02:01,955 00:02:05,323 but found only reflections of herself. but found only reflections of herself.
6 00:03:10,190 00:03:13,558 Lonely, Diana desired a lover. Lonely, Diana desired a lover.
7 00:03:14,820 00:03:17,403 That desire became the dawn. That desire became the dawn.
8 00:03:18,240 00:03:23,986 And from the dawn came the sun, Lucifer, the God of Light. And from the dawn came the sun, Lucifer, the God of Light.
9 00:04:36,777 00:04:41,613 The moon, Diana, and the sun, Lucifer, loved each other. The moon, Diana, and the sun, Lucifer, loved each other.
10 00:04:42,866 00:04:44,323 The fruit of this love, The fruit of this love,
11 00:04:44,785 00:04:49,075 were the sky and the Earth, water, and fire, were the sky and the Earth, water, and fire,
12 00:04:50,248 00:04:56,085 forests and plants, birds, fishes, and animals. forests and plants, birds, fishes, and animals.
13 00:05:02,177 00:05:05,386 This is the witches' legend of creation. This is the witches' legend of creation.
14 00:05:42,384 00:05:45,923 Diana and Lucifer also created man. Diana and Lucifer also created man.
15 00:05:46,680 00:05:48,421 They gave him the world They gave him the world
16 00:05:48,473 00:05:52,638 and taught him to hunt, kill, and be content and taught him to hunt, kill, and be content
17 00:05:52,686 00:05:54,598 that he might better worship them. that he might better worship them.
18 00:06:28,722 00:06:30,714 To these powerful gods To these powerful gods
19 00:06:30,765 00:06:34,725 man erected huge monuments and temples of stone, man erected huge monuments and temples of stone,
20 00:06:35,562 00:06:36,973 thousands of them, thousands of them,
21 00:06:37,022 00:06:41,312 aligned along the paths of their gods across the sky. aligned along the paths of their gods across the sky.
22 00:07:28,615 00:07:29,731 To the gods, To the gods,
23 00:07:29,824 00:07:35,365 for the chiefs, great warriors, poets, musicians, and artists, for the chiefs, great warriors, poets, musicians, and artists,
24 00:07:35,413 00:07:37,245 a stone was raised. a stone was raised.
25 00:07:38,208 00:07:42,543 A stone which has given them greater immortality than their gods. A stone which has given them greater immortality than their gods.
26 00:07:58,311 00:08:02,396 Many of these groups of stones, like Stonehenge, Many of these groups of stones, like Stonehenge,
27 00:08:02,440 00:08:04,352 were complex observatories, were complex observatories,
28 00:08:04,401 00:08:06,688 predicting what once was thought predicting what once was thought
29 00:08:06,736 00:08:10,070 the unpredictable, fickle wandering of their gods. the unpredictable, fickle wandering of their gods.
30 00:08:16,413 00:08:18,871 Man, now able to predict, Man, now able to predict,
31 00:08:18,915 00:08:21,623 soon sought to control the gods. soon sought to control the gods.
32 00:08:39,269 00:08:42,433 They entrusted this control to priests. They entrusted this control to priests.
33 00:09:24,939 00:09:26,771 To choose these priests, To choose these priests,
34 00:09:26,816 00:09:31,686 the witches, a name which comes from the Anglo-Saxon word "Wicca", the witches, a name which comes from the Anglo-Saxon word "Wicca",
35 00:09:31,738 00:09:36,199 meaning "wise", hold a severe initiation ceremony. meaning "wise", hold a severe initiation ceremony.
36 00:09:38,036 00:09:39,948 Those already initiated Those already initiated
37 00:09:39,996 00:09:44,582 perform a ritual called "Drawing Down of the Moon." perform a ritual called "Drawing Down of the Moon."
38 00:09:49,547 00:09:52,506 Since the Moon is a woman, Diana, Since the Moon is a woman, Diana,
39 00:09:53,051 00:09:55,885 the chief of the witches, is a priestess. the chief of the witches, is a priestess.
40 00:09:58,640 00:10:04,637 This ceremony calls down and concentrates Diana's power in this priestess, This ceremony calls down and concentrates Diana's power in this priestess,
41 00:10:04,854 00:10:08,894 and through her, the Circle and those dancing in it. and through her, the Circle and those dancing in it.
42 00:10:14,364 00:10:18,449 Away from the Circle, the initiate, blindfolded, Away from the Circle, the initiate, blindfolded,
43 00:10:19,035 00:10:22,153 is prepared for the Ordeals which he must undergo is prepared for the Ordeals which he must undergo
44 00:10:22,205 00:10:23,992 before becoming a witch. before becoming a witch.
45 00:10:28,086 00:10:30,499 - Michael. - His name is called, - Michael. - His name is called,
46 00:10:30,922 00:10:32,254 and he must follow, and he must follow,
47 00:10:32,298 00:10:37,293 regardless of where he is asked to go or what he is asked to do. regardless of where he is asked to go or what he is asked to do.
48 00:10:39,347 00:10:43,717 This voice both serves as a guide, and although he does not know it... This voice both serves as a guide, and although he does not know it...
49 00:10:43,810 00:10:46,302 - Michael! - ...to protect him from death. - Michael! - ...to protect him from death.
50 00:10:49,315 00:10:51,398 On his way to the Circle... On his way to the Circle...
51 00:10:51,484 00:10:55,694 ...the initiate is to be made aware through his own experience ...the initiate is to be made aware through his own experience
52 00:10:55,780 00:10:58,693 of the four elements which make up the universe. of the four elements which make up the universe.
53 00:10:59,367 00:11:00,949 - Water... - Michael. - Water... - Michael.
54 00:11:00,994 00:11:05,079 ...air, earth, and fire. ...air, earth, and fire.
55 00:11:07,333 00:11:09,416 The first is water. The first is water.
56 00:12:05,892 00:12:07,383 Michael! Michael!
57 00:12:10,772 00:12:11,772 Michael! Michael!
58 00:12:26,871 00:12:28,032 Michael! Michael!
59 00:12:37,006 00:12:38,872 As well as the elements, As well as the elements,
60 00:12:38,925 00:12:42,589 the initiate is made acutely aware of himself. the initiate is made acutely aware of himself.
61 00:12:44,013 00:12:47,131 - Naked, blind... - Michael! - Naked, blind... - Michael!
62 00:12:47,183 00:12:48,183 ...alone, ...alone,
63 00:12:48,893 00:12:52,182 he's confronted with some of Man's basic fears. he's confronted with some of Man's basic fears.
64 00:12:53,022 00:12:56,811 Of nakedness, drowning, Of nakedness, drowning,
65 00:12:56,859 00:12:59,522 falling, pain. falling, pain.
66 00:13:00,697 00:13:03,656 If he cannot master them and himself, If he cannot master them and himself,
67 00:13:04,242 00:13:09,112 he will be considered incapable of wisdom and will not be initiated. he will be considered incapable of wisdom and will not be initiated.
68 00:13:28,850 00:13:30,136 Michael! Michael!
69 00:13:42,530 00:13:43,896 Fear of falling. Fear of falling.
70 00:13:44,574 00:13:45,574 Air. Air.
71 00:13:52,415 00:13:54,031 Fear of being lost. Fear of being lost.
72 00:13:54,083 00:13:55,574 - Entombed. - Michael! - Entombed. - Michael!
73 00:13:56,085 00:13:57,121 Earth. Earth.
74 00:14:11,726 00:14:12,933 Michael! Michael!
75 00:14:28,993 00:14:30,154 Fire. Fire.
76 00:14:30,661 00:14:31,947 Fear of pain. Fear of pain.
77 00:14:34,332 00:14:37,416 The pain borne, he is challenged... The pain borne, he is challenged...
78 00:14:42,965 00:14:44,001 kissed... kissed...
79 00:14:50,681 00:14:52,217 and brought into the Circle. and brought into the Circle.
80 00:15:30,930 00:15:33,172 Before being given any secrets, Before being given any secrets,
81 00:15:33,266 00:15:37,351 the initiate is as bound as he must keep those secrets. the initiate is as bound as he must keep those secrets.
82 00:15:38,187 00:15:42,978 He is presented to the gods of the East, South, West, and North, He is presented to the gods of the East, South, West, and North,
83 00:15:43,359 00:15:44,975 that they may approve him. that they may approve him.
84 00:15:58,666 00:16:00,999 Symbolic whipping lets him understand Symbolic whipping lets him understand
85 00:16:01,043 00:16:04,912 that from now, he is subject to the discipline of the cult. that from now, he is subject to the discipline of the cult.
86 00:16:06,591 00:16:08,753 In spite of this, he is told, In spite of this, he is told,
87 00:16:09,760 00:16:11,968 "In other religions, you would kneel..." "In other religions, you would kneel..."
88 00:16:12,722 00:16:14,714 "...while I would tower above you." "...while I would tower above you."
89 00:16:15,558 00:16:18,517 "But in ours, we are taught to be humble". "But in ours, we are taught to be humble".
90 00:16:19,812 00:16:22,976 "It is we who kneel to welcome you". "It is we who kneel to welcome you".
91 00:16:31,365 00:16:33,402 "As the knife is to man..." "As the knife is to man..."
92 00:16:33,993 00:16:35,859 "...so is the cup to woman". "...so is the cup to woman".
93 00:16:36,996 00:16:39,409 "Let them be united in truth". "Let them be united in truth".
94 00:16:41,584 00:16:46,454 The sacred objects which he will be taught to use, are presented. The sacred objects which he will be taught to use, are presented.
95 00:16:48,799 00:16:52,918 The sword, with which all magic circles are formed. The sword, with which all magic circles are formed.
96 00:16:59,268 00:17:00,804 The white-handled knife, The white-handled knife,
97 00:17:01,270 00:17:04,104 with which all magic objects are carved. with which all magic objects are carved.
98 00:17:18,287 00:17:20,028 The sensor of incense. The sensor of incense.
99 00:17:28,381 00:17:33,001 The cords to bind, and by knotting, to work magic. The cords to bind, and by knotting, to work magic.
100 00:17:37,682 00:17:40,390 Once again, he is shown to the gods. Once again, he is shown to the gods.
101 00:17:40,434 00:17:43,768 Now unbound, as a full initiate. Now unbound, as a full initiate.
102 00:18:21,809 00:18:24,768 With dawn and the passing of Diana, With dawn and the passing of Diana,
103 00:18:25,479 00:18:27,812 the ceremony comes to an end. the ceremony comes to an end.
104 00:18:27,898 00:18:30,060 All traces obscured. All traces obscured.
105 00:18:30,443 00:18:33,607 The cords that bound him, burnt. The cords that bound him, burnt.
106 00:19:17,907 00:19:20,069 The initiates are taught the knowledge The initiates are taught the knowledge
107 00:19:20,159 00:19:23,948 reserved for their control of power by the priests. reserved for their control of power by the priests.
108 00:19:25,915 00:19:28,999 The magical properties of natural objects. The magical properties of natural objects.
109 00:19:30,586 00:19:32,794 The healing properties of herbs. The healing properties of herbs.
110 00:19:55,945 00:19:57,481 As well as healing, As well as healing,
111 00:19:57,530 00:20:01,865 some of those herbs were found to induce trances and hallucinations. some of those herbs were found to induce trances and hallucinations.
112 00:20:15,423 00:20:18,166 Given to a trained witch priestess, Given to a trained witch priestess,
113 00:20:18,217 00:20:21,801 these trances and hallucinations can be controlled. these trances and hallucinations can be controlled.
114 00:21:16,984 00:21:21,979 The methods used to trigger off the witch's powers of divination varied. The methods used to trigger off the witch's powers of divination varied.
115 00:21:23,199 00:21:25,942 Animals and birds were also used. Animals and birds were also used.
116 00:21:26,911 00:21:29,699 The cock in this circle is watched, The cock in this circle is watched,
117 00:21:29,747 00:21:32,706 and meaning is given to the position and order and meaning is given to the position and order
118 00:21:32,750 00:21:34,286 in which it pecks the grain. in which it pecks the grain.
119 00:21:40,925 00:21:44,043 Sacrifice to appease the gods, Sacrifice to appease the gods,
120 00:21:44,094 00:21:48,429 and examination of the entrails to forecast the future. and examination of the entrails to forecast the future.
121 00:21:55,064 00:22:00,355 Into this blend of magical science and religion came another. Into this blend of magical science and religion came another.
122 00:22:01,362 00:22:02,603 Christianity. Christianity.
123 00:22:04,406 00:22:07,274 Where it could not destroy the previous beliefs, Where it could not destroy the previous beliefs,
124 00:22:07,910 00:22:11,449 Christianity adopted physically and spiritually Christianity adopted physically and spiritually
125 00:22:11,497 00:22:14,911 the temples and rites of the older religions. the temples and rites of the older religions.
126 00:22:16,919 00:22:19,161 Churches built on Pagan mounds. Churches built on Pagan mounds.
127 00:22:19,880 00:22:21,997 Pagan stones in their walls. Pagan stones in their walls.
128 00:22:26,387 00:22:29,880 The interiors and exteriors of these churches The interiors and exteriors of these churches
129 00:22:29,932 00:22:33,926 were covered with the extravagant, beautiful whirls and knots were covered with the extravagant, beautiful whirls and knots
130 00:22:34,019 00:22:35,976 of pre-Christian imagination. of pre-Christian imagination.
131 00:23:19,773 00:23:23,312 Sex, fertility, and their attendant rites, Sex, fertility, and their attendant rites,
132 00:23:23,360 00:23:26,148 so important to the continuity of life, so important to the continuity of life,
133 00:23:26,196 00:23:28,859 could not be banished by the new religion, could not be banished by the new religion,
134 00:23:28,908 00:23:32,117 however desirable the promised rewards of death. however desirable the promised rewards of death.
135 00:23:34,580 00:23:39,075 This small font has been made from a pagan sacred stone. This small font has been made from a pagan sacred stone.
136 00:23:49,803 00:23:52,341 Pagan symbols, gods and images Pagan symbols, gods and images
137 00:23:53,307 00:23:55,139 covered the new churches, covered the new churches,
138 00:23:55,517 00:23:59,932 many of them carved on stones which had once been worshipped outside. many of them carved on stones which had once been worshipped outside.
139 00:24:01,899 00:24:05,313 One of the most extraordinary of these converted stones One of the most extraordinary of these converted stones
140 00:24:05,361 00:24:07,648 is this huge menhir is this huge menhir
141 00:24:07,696 00:24:11,656 which has been carved apparently with Christian symbols, which has been carved apparently with Christian symbols,
142 00:24:12,326 00:24:14,238 but only apparently. but only apparently.
143 00:24:14,912 00:24:17,996 Persecution made the disguise necessary. Persecution made the disguise necessary.
144 00:24:20,084 00:24:23,418 Note the prominent positions of the sun and moon Note the prominent positions of the sun and moon
145 00:24:23,462 00:24:25,954 on either side of the mother goddess on either side of the mother goddess
146 00:24:26,006 00:24:28,714 for whom the Virgin Mary now substitutes. for whom the Virgin Mary now substitutes.
147 00:24:29,593 00:24:31,960 The crossed swords on the left. The crossed swords on the left.
148 00:24:32,721 00:24:36,431 The ladder of progress up to the sun, Lucifer. The ladder of progress up to the sun, Lucifer.
149 00:24:37,601 00:24:39,092 The whip beside it. The whip beside it.
150 00:24:40,270 00:24:44,640 All symbols of witchcraft, not Christianity. All symbols of witchcraft, not Christianity.
151 00:25:00,499 00:25:04,789 The Christian Church also has its initiation ceremony, The Christian Church also has its initiation ceremony,
152 00:25:04,837 00:25:09,832 which, in many of its aspects, resembles those of older religions. which, in many of its aspects, resembles those of older religions.
153 00:25:12,219 00:25:16,179 The initiates into the Christian faith are baptised, The initiates into the Christian faith are baptised,
154 00:25:16,223 00:25:20,388 confirmed and given communion in a single service. confirmed and given communion in a single service.
155 00:25:44,626 00:25:45,626 Baptism. Baptism.
156 00:25:46,503 00:25:50,873 Symbolic death by drowning, followed by rebirth. Symbolic death by drowning, followed by rebirth.
157 00:25:55,387 00:25:57,128 "I baptise you..." "I baptise you..."
158 00:25:57,222 00:26:02,434 "...in the name of the Father, and of the Son and of the Holy Ghost". "...in the name of the Father, and of the Son and of the Holy Ghost".
159 00:26:02,519 00:26:03,519 "Amen". "Amen".
160 00:26:18,410 00:26:19,742 "I baptise you..." "I baptise you..."
161 00:26:20,120 00:26:25,491 "...in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost". "...in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost".
162 00:26:26,210 00:26:27,210 "Amen". "Amen".
163 00:26:36,929 00:26:38,841 The priest gives a candle. The priest gives a candle.
164 00:26:40,474 00:26:42,511 "I give you this sign..." "I give you this sign..."
165 00:26:42,601 00:26:46,345 "...to show that you have passed from darkness to light". "...to show that you have passed from darkness to light".
166 00:26:47,022 00:26:52,768 "That henceforth you may shine as light in the world to the glory of God". "That henceforth you may shine as light in the world to the glory of God".
167 00:26:54,238 00:26:57,822 "He has received you by baptism into his church". "He has received you by baptism into his church".
168 00:26:58,492 00:27:02,111 "We therefore welcome you into the Lord's family..." "We therefore welcome you into the Lord's family..."
169 00:27:02,162 00:27:05,155 "...as fellow members of the body of Christ". "...as fellow members of the body of Christ".
170 00:27:07,793 00:27:09,830 "The cup of blessing which we bless..." "The cup of blessing which we bless..."
171 00:27:10,420 00:27:13,288 "...is it not a sharing of the blood of Christ?" "...is it not a sharing of the blood of Christ?"
172 00:27:15,717 00:27:17,299 "The bread which we break". "The bread which we break".
173 00:27:18,428 00:27:21,717 "Is it not a sharing of the body of Christ?" "Is it not a sharing of the body of Christ?"
174 00:27:25,561 00:27:27,393 "The blood of Christ". "The blood of Christ".
175 00:27:31,400 00:27:33,107 "The blood of Christ". "The blood of Christ".
176 00:27:44,913 00:27:46,529 "The body of Christ". "The body of Christ".
177 00:27:47,124 00:27:48,660 "The body of Christ". "The body of Christ".
178 00:27:49,877 00:27:51,459 "The body of Christ". "The body of Christ".
179 00:27:51,879 00:27:53,745 "The blood of Christ". "The blood of Christ".
180 00:27:55,340 00:27:57,332 "The blood of Christ". "The blood of Christ".
181 00:27:57,843 00:27:59,675 "The blood of Christ". "The blood of Christ".
182 00:28:01,430 00:28:03,171 "The blood of Christ". "The blood of Christ".
183 00:28:04,474 00:28:06,340 "The blood of Christ". "The blood of Christ".
184 00:28:10,189 00:28:16,106 Cannibalism, in primitive societies, is not always motivated by hunger, Cannibalism, in primitive societies, is not always motivated by hunger,
185 00:28:16,195 00:28:21,281 but through a desire to absorb the qualities of those being eaten. but through a desire to absorb the qualities of those being eaten.
186 00:28:25,495 00:28:27,953 Christianity continued quietly, Christianity continued quietly,
187 00:28:28,290 00:28:32,204 slowly assimilating and being assimilated by the people, slowly assimilating and being assimilated by the people,
188 00:28:33,045 00:28:36,664 old and new religions, mingling and tolerating, old and new religions, mingling and tolerating,
189 00:28:37,883 00:28:42,298 until 1066 when William, born of a witch, until 1066 when William, born of a witch,
190 00:28:42,387 00:28:45,130 symbol of Lucifer on his banner, symbol of Lucifer on his banner,
191 00:28:45,224 00:28:48,638 conquered and unified England under a single ruler. conquered and unified England under a single ruler.
192 00:29:32,104 00:29:35,973 The Bayeux Tapestry, which tells the story of this invasion, The Bayeux Tapestry, which tells the story of this invasion,
193 00:29:36,441 00:29:39,184 shows how pervasive were the old ideas. shows how pervasive were the old ideas.
194 00:29:40,070 00:29:44,360 An apparent cross on the shield with its swirling arms An apparent cross on the shield with its swirling arms
195 00:29:44,408 00:29:46,695 is a symbol of the sun, Lucifer. is a symbol of the sun, Lucifer.
196 00:29:47,661 00:29:50,699 Harold is made to swear on two altars, Harold is made to swear on two altars,
197 00:29:50,747 00:29:53,034 one Pagan, one Christian, one Pagan, one Christian,
198 00:29:53,750 00:29:55,582 neither sufficient by itself. neither sufficient by itself.
199 00:29:57,337 00:29:59,795 Consultation with a witch priestess. Consultation with a witch priestess.
200 00:30:01,800 00:30:04,133 Astrological significance of a comet. Astrological significance of a comet.
201 00:30:05,554 00:30:07,295 Many fertility figures. Many fertility figures.
202 00:30:09,349 00:30:12,433 Under William, the subtly dispersed, Under William, the subtly dispersed,
203 00:30:12,477 00:30:16,141 but immensely influential ecclesiastical power, but immensely influential ecclesiastical power,
204 00:30:16,231 00:30:20,566 was faced with a mighty undisguised Pagan temporal power. was faced with a mighty undisguised Pagan temporal power.
205 00:30:21,194 00:30:24,062 The dynasty of the Plantagenet was powerful enough The dynasty of the Plantagenet was powerful enough
206 00:30:24,114 00:30:26,481 to be beyond the grasp of the church, to be beyond the grasp of the church,
207 00:30:26,992 00:30:30,406 but among the people, the church had more power. but among the people, the church had more power.
208 00:30:31,955 00:30:33,742 Some of the old beliefs, Some of the old beliefs,
209 00:30:33,790 00:30:37,784 such as Robin Hood's witch coven, 12 merry men and a priestess, such as Robin Hood's witch coven, 12 merry men and a priestess,
210 00:30:37,836 00:30:43,457 Maid Marian, the Virgin Mary, Mother Goddess, escaped into Legend. Maid Marian, the Virgin Mary, Mother Goddess, escaped into Legend.
211 00:30:44,176 00:30:45,883 But that other maid, But that other maid,
212 00:30:45,927 00:30:47,964 the maid of Orleans, Joan of Arc, the maid of Orleans, Joan of Arc,
213 00:30:48,555 00:30:52,720 not disguising her beliefs as a witch, was destroyed. not disguising her beliefs as a witch, was destroyed.
214 00:31:00,400 00:31:04,519 That the Pagan rulers nevertheless feared the power of the church That the Pagan rulers nevertheless feared the power of the church
215 00:31:04,571 00:31:06,153 is shown by the story is shown by the story
216 00:31:06,198 00:31:09,407 of how the order of the Knights of the Garter was formed. of how the order of the Knights of the Garter was formed.
217 00:31:10,327 00:31:11,909 The Countess of Salisbury, The Countess of Salisbury,
218 00:31:11,953 00:31:15,196 dancing with Edward III, dropped her garter dancing with Edward III, dropped her garter
219 00:31:15,248 00:31:17,365 which Edward swiftly picked up, which Edward swiftly picked up,
220 00:31:17,417 00:31:19,784 put around his own leg and said, put around his own leg and said,
221 00:31:19,836 00:31:22,203 "Honi soit qui mal y pense", "Honi soit qui mal y pense",
222 00:31:22,255 00:31:24,963 "evil be to he who evil thinks". "evil be to he who evil thinks".
223 00:31:26,051 00:31:30,045 But the garter is the insignia of a witch. But the garter is the insignia of a witch.
224 00:31:31,014 00:31:33,882 Edward not only saved the countess from the church. Edward not only saved the countess from the church.
225 00:31:33,934 00:31:37,473 He also created the order of 13 knights, He also created the order of 13 knights,
226 00:31:37,521 00:31:39,228 with himself as their leader, with himself as their leader,
227 00:31:39,272 00:31:42,436 and for the Prince of Wales, another 13. and for the Prince of Wales, another 13.
228 00:31:43,568 00:31:47,733 On his cloak are 168 small garters On his cloak are 168 small garters
229 00:31:47,781 00:31:53,493 which, with the one on his own leg, makes 13 times 13 covens. which, with the one on his own leg, makes 13 times 13 covens.
230 00:32:02,337 00:32:04,670 Apart from the decorations on churches Apart from the decorations on churches
231 00:32:04,714 00:32:07,548 and magical ceremonies inside houses, and magical ceremonies inside houses,
232 00:32:08,135 00:32:12,721 Pagan rites, witchcraft, took place quite openly. Pagan rites, witchcraft, took place quite openly.
233 00:32:13,515 00:32:16,303 These were known as the Witches' Sabbath. These were known as the Witches' Sabbath.
234 00:32:18,520 00:32:21,058 Witches were said to fly to the Sabbath, Witches were said to fly to the Sabbath,
235 00:32:21,106 00:32:26,272 and used for this a flying ointment, here being rubbed over a young woman. and used for this a flying ointment, here being rubbed over a young woman.
236 00:32:35,287 00:32:38,200 Generally, deserted places were used, Generally, deserted places were used,
237 00:32:38,957 00:32:42,826 but to these places would come many hundreds of people. but to these places would come many hundreds of people.
238 00:32:44,212 00:32:49,253 Records say that for the four big seasonal Sabbaths of the Year, Records say that for the four big seasonal Sabbaths of the Year,
239 00:32:49,301 00:32:51,133 thousands would attend. thousands would attend.
240 00:32:55,807 00:33:00,222 It must be remembered that witches were the priests and priestesses It must be remembered that witches were the priests and priestesses
241 00:33:00,270 00:33:04,355 of a religion believed in and practised by the whole population, of a religion believed in and practised by the whole population,
242 00:33:04,399 00:33:06,891 before the arrival of Christianity. before the arrival of Christianity.
243 00:33:08,153 00:33:11,066 Like the two altars in the Bayeux Tapestry, Like the two altars in the Bayeux Tapestry,
244 00:33:11,114 00:33:13,731 some priests belonged to both religions, some priests belonged to both religions,
245 00:33:14,618 00:33:16,826 and there are accounts of Christian priests and there are accounts of Christian priests
246 00:33:16,870 00:33:19,453 reprimanded for being at a Witches' Sabbath. reprimanded for being at a Witches' Sabbath.
247 00:33:21,082 00:33:24,826 The witches, who were later tortured for it, The witches, who were later tortured for it,
248 00:33:24,878 00:33:29,168 all confessed to the joy and pleasure. they got at these meetings. all confessed to the joy and pleasure. they got at these meetings.
249 00:33:29,925 00:33:34,420 There would be dancing in circles, musicians, a feast. There would be dancing in circles, musicians, a feast.
250 00:33:34,930 00:33:38,594 They would meet their friends, and whole families would come. They would meet their friends, and whole families would come.
251 00:33:39,809 00:33:42,847 The image of a witch as being a toothless old woman The image of a witch as being a toothless old woman
252 00:33:42,896 00:33:47,766 was just as likely to be a laughing child or a beautiful young girl. was just as likely to be a laughing child or a beautiful young girl.
253 00:34:02,415 00:34:03,906 At some of the Sabbaths, At some of the Sabbaths,
254 00:34:03,959 00:34:08,329 especially in spring, with its natural connection with fertility especially in spring, with its natural connection with fertility
255 00:34:08,380 00:34:10,747 fertility rites took place, fertility rites took place,
256 00:34:10,799 00:34:14,759 and although, as admitted, everyone enjoyed these rites, and although, as admitted, everyone enjoyed these rites,
257 00:34:15,220 00:34:21,012 their ritual intent does not warrant the degrading description of sexual orgy. their ritual intent does not warrant the degrading description of sexual orgy.
258 00:34:55,385 00:34:58,799 When the persecution of the witches grew more intense, When the persecution of the witches grew more intense,
259 00:34:58,888 00:35:02,256 informers and chance witnesses were killed. informers and chance witnesses were killed.
260 00:35:08,607 00:35:10,815 Presiding over all these Sabbaths, Presiding over all these Sabbaths,
261 00:35:10,900 00:35:15,235 was their chief priest or devil, depending on the point of religion. was their chief priest or devil, depending on the point of religion.
262 00:35:15,864 00:35:21,110 He often wore a goat's mask, a symbol of virility for the fertility rites. He often wore a goat's mask, a symbol of virility for the fertility rites.
263 00:35:24,998 00:35:27,035 As a finale to the Sabbath, As a finale to the Sabbath,
264 00:35:27,083 00:35:30,918 Christianity made much of the infamous kiss Christianity made much of the infamous kiss
265 00:35:30,962 00:35:33,796 in which, as a sign of submission, in which, as a sign of submission,
266 00:35:33,840 00:35:37,675 the new initiate was asked to kiss the priest's behind. the new initiate was asked to kiss the priest's behind.
267 00:35:40,013 00:35:43,677 Perhaps the intensity of the attacks by the Christians Perhaps the intensity of the attacks by the Christians
268 00:35:43,725 00:35:48,811 forced ever more stringent and binding oaths of faith on the Pagans. forced ever more stringent and binding oaths of faith on the Pagans.
269 00:35:51,274 00:35:54,688 But if the Pagans had some doubtful rites and qualities, But if the Pagans had some doubtful rites and qualities,
270 00:35:54,778 00:35:59,898 the repressive laws and ferocious tortures practised on them by the Christians, the repressive laws and ferocious tortures practised on them by the Christians,
271 00:35:59,949 00:36:02,282 were even more barbaric. were even more barbaric.
272 00:36:13,421 00:36:17,335 Listen to what the official records, meticulously kept... Listen to what the official records, meticulously kept...
273 00:36:18,009 00:36:22,424 say was done to a pregnant girl suspected of being a witch. say was done to a pregnant girl suspected of being a witch.
274 00:36:25,100 00:36:29,219 The hangman binds the girl and places her on the rack. The hangman binds the girl and places her on the rack.
275 00:36:29,688 00:36:33,523 When she did not confess, the torture was repeated. When she did not confess, the torture was repeated.
276 00:36:34,067 00:36:35,649 He cut off her hair, He cut off her hair,
277 00:36:35,694 00:36:39,062 poured brandy over her head and set light to it. poured brandy over her head and set light to it.
278 00:36:39,781 00:36:43,240 He placed sulphur in her armpits and burned it. He placed sulphur in her armpits and burned it.
279 00:36:44,035 00:36:46,243 Her hands with tied behind her. Her hands with tied behind her.
280 00:36:46,287 00:36:50,281 She was hauled up to the ceiling and suddenly dropped down. She was hauled up to the ceiling and suddenly dropped down.
281 00:36:51,543 00:36:54,035 This was repeated for two hours, This was repeated for two hours,
282 00:36:54,671 00:36:58,039 until the hangman and his helpers went to lunch. until the hangman and his helpers went to lunch.
283 00:37:00,593 00:37:01,800 When they returned, When they returned,
284 00:37:02,512 00:37:05,425 her feet and hands were tied behind her back. her feet and hands were tied behind her back.
285 00:37:06,015 00:37:08,883 Brandy was poured over her again and lit. Brandy was poured over her again and lit.
286 00:37:10,103 00:37:13,392 After this, she was again placed on the rack. After this, she was again placed on the rack.
287 00:37:14,190 00:37:16,853 A spiked board was placed on her back A spiked board was placed on her back
288 00:37:16,901 00:37:19,564 and she was again hauled up to the ceiling. and she was again hauled up to the ceiling.
289 00:37:20,155 00:37:22,568 The hangman then whipped her with a horse whip. The hangman then whipped her with a horse whip.
290 00:37:23,783 00:37:27,276 All this was done on the first day, All this was done on the first day,
291 00:37:28,413 00:37:30,655 in the Name of Christ. in the Name of Christ.
292 00:37:41,092 00:37:42,299 This torture... This torture...
293 00:37:43,011 00:37:44,172 ending in death ending in death
294 00:37:44,220 00:37:47,509 for many hundreds of thousands of initiated witches, for many hundreds of thousands of initiated witches,
295 00:37:47,557 00:37:50,641 priests and priestesses of the old religion, priests and priestesses of the old religion,
296 00:37:50,685 00:37:53,553 or simply those who believed in something other or simply those who believed in something other
297 00:37:53,605 00:37:55,938 than the dogmas of Christianity, than the dogmas of Christianity,
298 00:37:56,024 00:38:00,644 aroused an upsurge of hate and desire for revenge. aroused an upsurge of hate and desire for revenge.
299 00:38:02,030 00:38:05,364 Witch magic was directed against the persecutors, Witch magic was directed against the persecutors,
300 00:38:05,450 00:38:08,443 or sometimes to put their victims out of misery or sometimes to put their victims out of misery
301 00:38:08,495 00:38:11,203 or before the victims could confess. or before the victims could confess.
302 00:39:43,715 00:39:45,331 The Circle is cast, The Circle is cast,
303 00:39:45,967 00:39:50,712 purified, and an image is made of the person who is to be killed. purified, and an image is made of the person who is to be killed.
304 00:40:54,077 00:40:59,118 A skewer or a nail is pierced through the head of the image, A skewer or a nail is pierced through the head of the image,
305 00:40:59,165 00:41:03,159 along the marrow or spine, to the heel of the left foot. along the marrow or spine, to the heel of the left foot.
306 00:41:04,545 00:41:06,912 Then from the head to the right foot. Then from the head to the right foot.
307 00:42:38,431 00:42:41,299 The seven planetary metals are made red-hot The seven planetary metals are made red-hot
308 00:42:41,350 00:42:42,932 and put into the water. and put into the water.
309 00:42:43,436 00:42:47,396 Herbs, sacred woods and sperm are added. Herbs, sacred woods and sperm are added.
310 00:42:49,400 00:42:54,566 This liquid of life is poured into the image which is then sealed. This liquid of life is poured into the image which is then sealed.
311 00:43:27,980 00:43:32,520 The priestess lies in the form of a pentacle, her head to the South The priestess lies in the form of a pentacle, her head to the South
312 00:43:32,568 00:43:34,230 and her feet to the North. and her feet to the North.
313 00:43:34,862 00:43:38,822 These are the directions from which come the necessary powers. These are the directions from which come the necessary powers.
314 00:45:02,992 00:45:06,406 A ritual conception and birth of the image is performed. A ritual conception and birth of the image is performed.
315 00:45:07,705 00:45:11,119 The cord, coming from the mouth of the priestess, The cord, coming from the mouth of the priestess,
316 00:45:11,292 00:45:14,126 tied around the image and the priest, tied around the image and the priest,
317 00:45:14,170 00:45:16,537 represents the umbilical cord represents the umbilical cord
318 00:45:16,589 00:45:19,707 or the astral link between Heaven and Earth. or the astral link between Heaven and Earth.
319 00:45:24,805 00:45:26,592 The image is drowned. The image is drowned.
320 00:45:35,274 00:45:40,019 Despite persecution, and although often not recognised as such, Despite persecution, and although often not recognised as such,
321 00:45:40,112 00:45:42,855 witchcraft beliefs are still about today. witchcraft beliefs are still about today.
322 00:45:43,366 00:45:46,575 - A pocket full of posies... - ...in children's games. - A pocket full of posies... - ...in children's games.
323 00:45:46,661 00:45:51,873 A-tishoo, a-tishoo, we all fall down. A-tishoo, a-tishoo, we all fall down.
324 00:45:52,208 00:45:53,699 ...in superstitions. ...in superstitions.
325 00:45:54,961 00:46:00,002 The horned God, symbolised by the horseshoe, touching sacred wood. The horned God, symbolised by the horseshoe, touching sacred wood.
326 00:46:05,137 00:46:07,174 A new Moon turning money. A new Moon turning money.
327 00:46:09,642 00:46:13,181 Effects of the sun, moon and planets on our lives. Effects of the sun, moon and planets on our lives.
328 00:47:10,286 00:47:14,371 In Cornwall, one of the last strongholds of witchcraft, In Cornwall, one of the last strongholds of witchcraft,
329 00:47:14,415 00:47:18,455 is a museum whose collection shows the persistent hold it has on people. is a museum whose collection shows the persistent hold it has on people.
330 00:47:23,132 00:47:24,839 Letters such as this... Letters such as this...
331 00:47:26,385 00:47:28,297 and images like this one... and images like this one...
332 00:47:29,555 00:47:34,266 are received by Cecil Williamson from people who have been bewitched. are received by Cecil Williamson from people who have been bewitched.
333 00:47:35,102 00:47:36,513 They ask for help, They ask for help,
334 00:47:36,604 00:47:39,347 which when he can, he gives. which when he can, he gives.
335 00:48:04,590 00:48:09,927 He started his collection with these remains of a famous witch in the Isle of Man. He started his collection with these remains of a famous witch in the Isle of Man.
336 00:48:11,013 00:48:15,758 They had been burnt with her and buried with her for 300 years. They had been burnt with her and buried with her for 300 years.
337 00:48:18,729 00:48:19,936 Her cauldron. Her cauldron.
338 00:48:34,203 00:48:37,116 The pestle in which she ground the magic powders. The pestle in which she ground the magic powders.
339 00:48:38,499 00:48:43,790 The griddle on which with these tongs, she placed the spells and charms to bake. The griddle on which with these tongs, she placed the spells and charms to bake.
340 00:48:51,929 00:48:57,516 Boiling water from this kettle scalded the potion she made for her many clients. Boiling water from this kettle scalded the potion she made for her many clients.
341 00:48:59,395 00:49:03,435 These are the remains of the last witch to be executed in England. These are the remains of the last witch to be executed in England.
342 00:49:04,692 00:49:08,857 The large nails, used to keep her down in the grave, lie beside her. The large nails, used to keep her down in the grave, lie beside her.
343 00:49:16,579 00:49:20,493 In another part of the Museum, are the modern witches and their instruments. In another part of the Museum, are the modern witches and their instruments.
344 00:49:23,085 00:49:26,169 This witch, with her familiar, a jackdaw, This witch, with her familiar, a jackdaw,
345 00:49:26,213 00:49:28,956 lives and practises in the New Forest. lives and practises in the New Forest.
346 00:49:37,349 00:49:42,720 Many of the objects used for altars, casting spells and working magic, Many of the objects used for altars, casting spells and working magic,
347 00:49:42,771 00:49:46,890 come from all over the world, India being a favourite source. come from all over the world, India being a favourite source.
348 00:49:48,486 00:49:54,107 Rams' horns are always a recurrent theme: here converted into miniature altars. Rams' horns are always a recurrent theme: here converted into miniature altars.
349 00:50:07,296 00:50:11,586 Musical instruments, particularly bells, are often used. Musical instruments, particularly bells, are often used.
350 00:50:11,634 00:50:14,718 The magic transmitted on the waves of sound. The magic transmitted on the waves of sound.
351 00:50:16,347 00:50:21,593 The ram again, surrounded with all the paraphernalia of a Magic Circle. The ram again, surrounded with all the paraphernalia of a Magic Circle.
352 00:50:35,783 00:50:37,194 The Witch's cradle. The Witch's cradle.
353 00:50:37,785 00:50:42,450 On this, intoxicating fumes billowing up from the burner underneath, On this, intoxicating fumes billowing up from the burner underneath,
354 00:50:42,498 00:50:45,411 a witch is laid naked alone. a witch is laid naked alone.
355 00:50:46,293 00:50:50,333 She waits for Lucifer, an offering to him from her coven. She waits for Lucifer, an offering to him from her coven.
356 00:51:07,273 00:51:10,983 To seal their allegiance to the cult at the end of a ceremony, To seal their allegiance to the cult at the end of a ceremony,
357 00:51:11,026 00:51:13,484 in this case a Black Mass, in this case a Black Mass,
358 00:51:13,988 00:51:17,982 the priest was obliged to have intercourse with the female initiates. the priest was obliged to have intercourse with the female initiates.
359 00:51:19,577 00:51:21,785 Unable to cope with the numbers, Unable to cope with the numbers,
360 00:51:21,829 00:51:25,448 in the dim lighting an artificial phallus was used. in the dim lighting an artificial phallus was used.
361 00:51:26,333 00:51:29,292 Many witches at their trials confessed Many witches at their trials confessed
362 00:51:29,336 00:51:32,500 that the devil was cold and painful. that the devil was cold and painful.
363 00:52:09,501 00:52:12,494 One of the most fascinating sections of the museum, One of the most fascinating sections of the museum,
364 00:52:12,546 00:52:15,380 a monument to the intensity of hate a monument to the intensity of hate
365 00:52:15,424 00:52:18,542 and the recourse to witchcraft for its implementation, and the recourse to witchcraft for its implementation,
366 00:52:18,594 00:52:21,211 is this one, modern images. is this one, modern images.
367 00:52:28,103 00:52:30,095 Images of the hated victim. Images of the hated victim.
368 00:52:30,397 00:52:33,811 Pins slowly and viciously stuck into the limbs and parts Pins slowly and viciously stuck into the limbs and parts
369 00:52:33,859 00:52:35,566 where pain is to be inflicted. where pain is to be inflicted.
370 00:52:48,874 00:52:52,538 Baptism from the bottles of holy water on either side Baptism from the bottles of holy water on either side
371 00:52:52,628 00:52:55,416 creates greater bondage to the victim. creates greater bondage to the victim.
372 00:53:10,104 00:53:12,471 The figures can be made from white wax, The figures can be made from white wax,
373 00:53:12,523 00:53:18,485 obtainable at any chemist's or better, the traditional beeswax and pitch. obtainable at any chemist's or better, the traditional beeswax and pitch.
374 00:53:19,530 00:53:22,238 Hair or nail clippings from the victim, Hair or nail clippings from the victim,
375 00:53:22,282 00:53:26,071 like the holy water, help the connection to the image. like the holy water, help the connection to the image.
376 00:53:30,124 00:53:34,710 Sometimes, organs from animals are made to substitute for the victim. Sometimes, organs from animals are made to substitute for the victim.
377 00:53:35,671 00:53:37,879 These are pierced and mutilated. These are pierced and mutilated.
378 00:54:09,663 00:54:14,533 These images are of every shape and size, realistic and symbolic. These images are of every shape and size, realistic and symbolic.
379 00:54:17,504 00:54:20,622 A shoe with a knot of wool, to trip up the owner. A shoe with a knot of wool, to trip up the owner.
380 00:54:23,135 00:54:26,003 A victim's glove stuffed and pinned. A victim's glove stuffed and pinned.
381 00:54:29,516 00:54:33,806 The bird sacrifice in this shoe is intended to bring death. The bird sacrifice in this shoe is intended to bring death.
382 00:54:42,696 00:54:43,812 Hate. Hate.
383 00:54:45,657 00:54:46,657 Hate. Hate.
384 00:54:48,619 00:54:49,619 Hate. Hate.
385 00:54:51,872 00:54:52,872 Hate. Hate.
386 00:54:55,542 00:54:56,542 Hate. Hate.
387 00:55:05,761 00:55:09,380 This doll was knitted, and with every stitch, This doll was knitted, and with every stitch,
388 00:55:09,431 00:55:14,972 the victim's name was called aloud, her photograph stuck on and pierced. the victim's name was called aloud, her photograph stuck on and pierced.
389 00:55:22,069 00:55:26,063 Someone who's suffered in hospital wants revenge on their nurse. Someone who's suffered in hospital wants revenge on their nurse.
390 00:55:29,868 00:55:31,359 A husband's mistress. A husband's mistress.
391 00:55:33,539 00:55:38,580 The women's branch of the Armed Forces is a rich source of these images. The women's branch of the Armed Forces is a rich source of these images.
392 00:55:53,016 00:55:58,387 Photography has provided a modern way of capturing the spirit of the victim, Photography has provided a modern way of capturing the spirit of the victim,
393 00:55:58,480 00:56:02,440 yet still the old methods of pinning and burning are used. yet still the old methods of pinning and burning are used.
394 00:56:04,027 00:56:09,113 But magic and witchcraft today are far from being confined to museums. But magic and witchcraft today are far from being confined to museums.
395 00:56:28,927 00:56:31,795 This is a Black Mass, This is a Black Mass,
396 00:56:31,847 00:56:36,683 in which the place, form and vestments of a Christian mass are used. in which the place, form and vestments of a Christian mass are used.
397 00:57:39,414 00:57:43,124 Hail, Lucifer, from the abodes of night. Hail, Lucifer, from the abodes of night.
398 00:57:43,168 00:57:45,125 Pour forth thy store of Praise. Pour forth thy store of Praise.
399 00:57:45,170 00:57:49,505 I lowly bend before thee, I adore thee to the end. I lowly bend before thee, I adore thee to the end.
400 00:57:49,549 00:57:52,792 With loving sacrifice thy shrine adorned. With loving sacrifice thy shrine adorned.
401 00:57:53,428 00:57:55,715 My lips are to thy feet. My lips are to thy feet.
402 00:57:57,474 00:58:02,014 My prayer upon the rising incense smoke that borne My prayer upon the rising incense smoke that borne
403 00:58:02,104 00:58:04,061 then descend to aid me, then descend to aid me,
404 00:58:04,106 00:58:06,769 who without thee, am lonely and forlorn. who without thee, am lonely and forlorn.
405 00:58:28,922 00:58:31,414 It must be noted that in this ceremony It must be noted that in this ceremony
406 00:58:31,466 00:58:34,459 there is no crude desecration of symbols. there is no crude desecration of symbols.
407 00:58:34,511 00:58:36,628 Instead, they are transformed. Instead, they are transformed.
408 00:58:37,305 00:58:41,015 Lucifer is not the devil, but the bringer of light. Lucifer is not the devil, but the bringer of light.
409 00:58:42,227 00:58:46,688 "Bring light into our darkness, O, Lord", is a Christian request. "Bring light into our darkness, O, Lord", is a Christian request.
410 00:59:27,689 00:59:32,275 Here, an expected difference from the Christian mass takes place. Here, an expected difference from the Christian mass takes place.
411 00:59:32,903 00:59:36,362 The female element being so important to witchcraft, The female element being so important to witchcraft,
412 00:59:36,406 00:59:39,194 a priestess is brought to the altar. a priestess is brought to the altar.
413 01:00:57,988 01:01:00,071 The Scarlet Woman brings the wine. The Scarlet Woman brings the wine.
414 01:01:18,175 01:01:24,797 To Lucifer, the sun, the priestess of Diana, the moon, is presented. To Lucifer, the sun, the priestess of Diana, the moon, is presented.
415 01:01:27,017 01:01:31,682 The rose, her blood, the lily, her flesh. The rose, her blood, the lily, her flesh.
416 01:02:11,728 01:02:17,099 Now worshipping Diana, the priest adds his own life force to the blood. Now worshipping Diana, the priest adds his own life force to the blood.
417 01:03:29,806 01:03:33,720 Piercing the wafer, now the body of Diana with his knife, Piercing the wafer, now the body of Diana with his knife,
418 01:03:33,768 01:03:36,306 she is again presented to Lucifer. she is again presented to Lucifer.
419 01:03:44,779 01:03:48,693 The blood and flesh are brought away from the Christian altar The blood and flesh are brought away from the Christian altar
420 01:03:48,742 01:03:50,074 to the witch's circle. to the witch's circle.
421 01:04:55,016 01:04:58,100 Psychic power, conjured up by the mass, Psychic power, conjured up by the mass,
422 01:04:58,144 01:05:01,262 is heightened by the addition of sexual energy. is heightened by the addition of sexual energy.
423 01:05:02,440 01:05:07,185 In some religions, thought to be the most powerful, the most holy. In some religions, thought to be the most powerful, the most holy.
424 01:05:10,323 01:05:16,160 But does this power, this magic, the practical claims of witchcraft, But does this power, this magic, the practical claims of witchcraft,
425 01:05:16,204 01:05:19,368 have any reality other than in the mind? have any reality other than in the mind?
426 01:05:44,607 01:05:48,521 As part of a scientific investigation into these claims, As part of a scientific investigation into these claims,
427 01:05:48,570 01:05:52,905 this haunted house has become the centre of operations. this haunted house has become the centre of operations.
428 01:05:55,368 01:05:57,951 I was going into the big bedroom one day, I was going into the big bedroom one day,
429 01:05:57,996 01:06:00,363 heard a rustle of silk and looked out heard a rustle of silk and looked out
430 01:06:00,457 01:06:04,121 and saw a nice old lady, in a lovely red silk dress, and saw a nice old lady, in a lovely red silk dress,
431 01:06:04,169 01:06:05,751 all hand-painted. all hand-painted.
432 01:06:06,421 01:06:08,663 - A nice little old lady. - Oh. - A nice little old lady. - Oh.
433 01:06:08,756 01:06:11,419 And I was all dumbstruck, just to the right of the window. And I was all dumbstruck, just to the right of the window.
434 01:06:11,926 01:06:14,634 But where she went after that, I don't know. But where she went after that, I don't know.
435 01:06:36,993 01:06:40,737 A girl, claiming to be sensitive to these unknown forces, A girl, claiming to be sensitive to these unknown forces,
436 01:06:40,788 01:06:43,531 is left alone in the most haunted room. is left alone in the most haunted room.
437 01:06:44,501 01:06:49,587 Pictures have been hurled from the wall and the furniture turned upside down. Pictures have been hurled from the wall and the furniture turned upside down.
438 01:07:18,743 01:07:23,363 Equipment to detect a whole spectrum of known forces is brought inside. Equipment to detect a whole spectrum of known forces is brought inside.
439 01:08:01,077 01:08:03,785 One of the most common features of haunting One of the most common features of haunting
440 01:08:03,830 01:08:07,790 is a sudden drop in temperature and intense cold. is a sudden drop in temperature and intense cold.
441 01:08:08,793 01:08:13,379 So, where this sensation has been felt, sensitive thermometers are placed. So, where this sensation has been felt, sensitive thermometers are placed.
442 01:08:16,634 01:08:19,422 Another girl is to be left alone in this bedroom. Another girl is to be left alone in this bedroom.
443 01:08:20,430 01:08:24,299 Interestingly, as in witchcraft, women play a major part. Interestingly, as in witchcraft, women play a major part.
444 01:08:26,603 01:08:30,597 More thermometers and other detectors are installed in the room with her, More thermometers and other detectors are installed in the room with her,
445 01:08:30,648 01:08:33,937 and connected to recording instruments outside. and connected to recording instruments outside.
446 01:09:05,725 01:09:09,514 A ghost is supposed to begin its walk from this room... A ghost is supposed to begin its walk from this room...
447 01:09:12,398 01:09:14,355 continue down this corridor... continue down this corridor...
448 01:09:17,987 01:09:19,353 up the stairs... up the stairs...
449 01:09:48,893 01:09:50,555 ...finally arriving in the bedroom. ...finally arriving in the bedroom.
450 01:10:00,321 01:10:05,783 Some strange, inexplicable results have been obtained and are being studied. Some strange, inexplicable results have been obtained and are being studied.
451 01:10:19,424 01:10:24,761 As well as collecting scientific data, direct contact with spirits is sought. As well as collecting scientific data, direct contact with spirits is sought.
452 01:10:25,972 01:10:28,180 With this redesigned Ouija board, With this redesigned Ouija board,
453 01:10:28,725 01:10:31,388 some extraordinary messages have been spelled out. some extraordinary messages have been spelled out.
454 01:10:38,985 01:10:41,523 Assuming the reality of these events, Assuming the reality of these events,
455 01:10:41,571 01:10:43,733 one of the most important things to do one of the most important things to do
456 01:10:43,781 01:10:49,402 is to find out which people are sensitive to them and how why they are sensitive. is to find out which people are sensitive to them and how why they are sensitive.
457 01:11:01,507 01:11:04,966 Tests have been devised using dice and cards. Tests have been devised using dice and cards.
458 01:11:11,893 01:11:15,227 The subject tries to write down which dice will come up, The subject tries to write down which dice will come up,
459 01:11:15,646 01:11:17,638 or which card the tester is looking at. or which card the tester is looking at.
460 01:11:18,983 01:11:22,442 Their scores are kept and compared with chance guessing. Their scores are kept and compared with chance guessing.
461 01:11:23,696 01:11:25,813 Some scores have been so high, Some scores have been so high,
462 01:11:26,532 01:11:29,491 that they cannot be explained away by chance alone. that they cannot be explained away by chance alone.
463 01:11:30,411 01:11:35,281 Some other, at present unknown factor, is at work. Some other, at present unknown factor, is at work.
464 01:11:36,918 01:11:42,004 The metronome serves both to diminish the effect of sudden distracting noises, The metronome serves both to diminish the effect of sudden distracting noises,
465 01:11:42,089 01:11:44,923 and also to give an undertow of rhythm. and also to give an undertow of rhythm.
466 01:11:47,970 01:11:50,553 Rhythm plays a large part in magic. Rhythm plays a large part in magic.
467 01:11:51,432 01:11:56,769 The rhythm of sound, drums, feet on the ground, voices, The rhythm of sound, drums, feet on the ground, voices,
468 01:11:57,563 01:12:00,647 the rhythm of light, flickering of flames, the rhythm of light, flickering of flames,
469 01:12:01,234 01:12:05,069 reflections in water, the sun through trees... reflections in water, the sun through trees...
470 01:12:05,947 01:12:11,818 These rhythms are isolated in the laboratory and their effects on people studied. These rhythms are isolated in the laboratory and their effects on people studied.
471 01:12:26,342 01:12:29,756 This whirling spiral, with or without sound, This whirling spiral, with or without sound,
472 01:12:29,804 01:12:34,720 produces on people a kind of trance state, often observed in magic. produces on people a kind of trance state, often observed in magic.
473 01:13:42,501 01:13:45,619 The dancer's going round and round. The dancer's going round and round.
474 01:13:47,256 01:13:49,498 The stroboscope has a similar effect The stroboscope has a similar effect
475 01:13:49,592 01:13:53,506 to the flickering of flames, the fascination of fire. to the flickering of flames, the fascination of fire.
476 01:15:43,956 01:15:46,699 Witches have a ritual called scrying, Witches have a ritual called scrying,
477 01:15:47,293 01:15:52,789 in which a member of the coven looks into a mirror and sees the future. in which a member of the coven looks into a mirror and sees the future.
478 01:16:35,007 01:16:39,923 "Hear you all, saints of the true church of old-time..." "Hear you all, saints of the true church of old-time..."
479 01:16:39,970 01:16:41,711 "...now essentially present..." "...now essentially present..."
480 01:16:42,681 01:16:44,889 "...that of you we claim heirship". "...that of you we claim heirship".
481 01:16:45,768 01:16:48,010 "With you, we claim communion". "With you, we claim communion".
482 01:16:48,771 01:16:53,266 "From you, we claim benediction in the name of Lucifer". "From you, we claim benediction in the name of Lucifer".
483 01:17:21,178 01:17:24,888 Modern witches combine old and new techniques, Modern witches combine old and new techniques,
484 01:17:24,932 01:17:27,845 to get the scryer into the right frame of mind. to get the scryer into the right frame of mind.
485 01:17:28,727 01:17:32,971 Recorded music, projectors, stroboscopes, Recorded music, projectors, stroboscopes,
486 01:17:33,732 01:17:38,147 incense, robes, mystical passes, incense, robes, mystical passes,
487 01:17:39,113 01:17:40,399 incantations. incantations.
488 01:18:23,741 01:18:26,484 These cords may be broken by a child. These cords may be broken by a child.
489 01:18:27,703 01:18:32,789 And these same cords, duly twisted, may bind a giant. And these same cords, duly twisted, may bind a giant.
490 01:19:02,780 01:19:07,946 "As this incense rises, so let your praise of Lucifer". "As this incense rises, so let your praise of Lucifer".
491 01:19:08,744 01:19:10,781 "Hail, Lucifer". "Hail, Lucifer".
492 01:20:26,488 01:20:29,777 "Then shall the winds gather themselves together..." "Then shall the winds gather themselves together..."
493 01:20:30,367 01:20:33,701 "...and bear you up, as it were a little heap of dust..." "...and bear you up, as it were a little heap of dust..."
494 01:20:33,746 01:20:36,033 "...in a sheet that has four corners". "...in a sheet that has four corners".
495 01:20:36,874 01:20:39,912 "And they shall give it to the guardian of the Abyss". "And they shall give it to the guardian of the Abyss".
496 01:21:05,527 01:21:09,737 Totally naked, then totally enclosed. Totally naked, then totally enclosed.
497 01:21:10,449 01:21:13,317 Now again, totally naked, Now again, totally naked,
498 01:21:13,869 01:21:17,408 the scryer is brought to the stroboscope in the altar. the scryer is brought to the stroboscope in the altar.
499 01:21:18,207 01:21:22,451 His senses are constantly switched from one extreme to the other, His senses are constantly switched from one extreme to the other,
500 01:21:22,503 01:21:24,244 so that he may come to the mirror so that he may come to the mirror
501 01:21:24,296 01:21:28,336 with all normal preconceptions swept from his mind. with all normal preconceptions swept from his mind.
502 01:21:48,695 01:21:50,687 Pass over this in silence, Pass over this in silence,
503 01:21:51,448 01:21:56,489 for here is the initiate, enmeshed in the power which fructifies the Earth. for here is the initiate, enmeshed in the power which fructifies the Earth.
504 01:21:57,162 01:22:00,496 The god imposes his law upon man. The god imposes his law upon man.
505 01:22:51,216 01:22:54,880 "Pass through darkness, Diana's midnight..." "Pass through darkness, Diana's midnight..."
506 01:22:54,970 01:22:58,714 "...to the light, Lucifer, the sun." "...to the light, Lucifer, the sun."
507 01:23:18,118 01:23:21,361 "If you take but one step in this path..." "If you take but one step in this path..."
508 01:23:21,997 01:23:25,957 "...you must arrive inevitably at the end". "...you must arrive inevitably at the end".
509 01:23:27,002 01:23:31,872 "This path is beyond life and death". "This path is beyond life and death".