Even in its interrupted state, however, this case stands out as a very rare indication of the existence of local traditions on werewolves, and as an even rarer, tantalizing suggestion of the possible association between ecstasies and shapeshifting. Skeptical about the reliability of such reports, Spina decided not to investigate further, and thus the dossier did not develop into a full-blown trial. A man from a nearby village was known for falling into a trance-like state closely resembling death, and was apparently also seen turning into a wolf and attacking a flock of wethers. 1475-1546), then at the head of the local tribunal, received testimonies concerning one, very unusual male witch. In 1518 the noted demonologist Bartolomeo Spina (c.
What about some Good Wether? Witches and Werewolves in Sixteenth-Century Italy This paper focuses on one hitherto unknown document from the archive of the Inquisition of Modena.
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