Spiritual Experiences (Odhner) n. 1687

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1687. When people of that earth are punished on account of evils, a open maw appears before them as wide as a Lion's, but of a hideous, black-and-blue color. Upon seeing this mouth, they shudder, for they do not even like to hear about it, much less see it. They call it the devil who punishes them, but only those who in some way profane holy things. 1748, 25 March. That maw coming up to them appears to devour the head, tearing it from the body, which punishment is reputed to be attended with intense pain.


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