Historical True Crime

The Devil's Whisper: The Loudun Possessions

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In 1632, the town of Loudun, France, was rocked by the

possession of nuns at a local convent. Accusations of witchcraft targeted Urbain Grandier, a priest caught in a web of politics, religion, and hysteria. In this episode, we explore the dark events behind the Loudun possessions and the trial that followed.


Source Materials

The Loudun Affair: Bizarre Witch Trials in France

Loudun Possessions – OCCULT WORLD

The Loudun Possessions (1632): A Dark Tale of Hysteria and Exorcism

A Mother Superior’s Demons - JSTOR Daily

Looking Back: The possessions at Loudun | BPS

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