The Strasbourg Strife of 1518

In the year of 1518, a most peculiar affliction struck the city throughout Strasbourg. As, Frau Troffea, a woman known, was observed dancing in the streets with. Her zeal was unmatched, and it danced unrelenting for days. Folklore spread like wildfire as others started by a similar compulsion to dance. Hundreds of the city joined in, dancing inces

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