On Tue, 17 Jun 1997, Kathryn Majid wrote:

> In a message dated 97-06-17 11:01:30 EDT, you write:
>
> << Witchhunt is a
>  result of ergot poisoned grains >>
>
> Fascinating!  First time I've heard any (non-psychological) explanation.  Can
> you expand on this?

        Rye is subject to a parasitic fungus called ergot.  My botony
books are packed for moving, so I can't get to specific here.  Anyway,
"ergot poison" is refered to chemically as Lysergic Acid Dithalamine.
LSD.  Both witches' sabbaths and astral attacks are explained through the
halucingenic effect.

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