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The Devil’s Ointment: A History of Unguents in European Magic and Witchcraft ragnarok The author explains the multipleIn the historical records of European Witchcraft, one of the most notorious allegations against the accused was the use of a magical salve to gain the power of nocturnal flight. Rubbed on the body, it was said to be compounded of toxic herbs, animals, and noxious constituents such as human fat, and could effect travel by the witch over great distances. According to legend, the ointment, or the instructions for its manufacture were given to the witch