RE: Thunderbolt (magun), penis captivus, and a case for African science
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Interesting. Is there an expression of this kind of punishment directed at men? Or is it assumed that the woman is always to blame for adultery? Are there female witch doctors who practice are able to lay thunderbolt or is it entirely a male knowledge/tradition?
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I do not know or heard from history that there is a version for men. However, if you look at it closely, men are still at the receiving end of it. It takes two to tango but oftentimes, an adulterous man does not live to tell his story. An adulterous woman would only need to live with the shame.
I understand. When I was researching about Icelandic Runestaves, I realized that there's a considerable number of runic charms to detect both thievery and adultery, they seemed to be at the top of the concerns in shamanic cultures in Europe too.
What I find most fascinating about this information is that the people thus marked can experience very tangible effects, very quickly. Have you personally met witch doctors able to perform this service? They must have amazing stories.
Not directly. The truth is you will not know who can perform such a service unless you specifically want such service. I have never (and will most likely never) had reasons to visit witch doctors but I know they abound. I do not think I will even visit them for research purposes.