Anne de Chantraine

Anne de Chantraine (Liège, c. 1605 – Liège or Warêt-la-Chaussée, 17 October 1622) was one of the many people to be accused and burned for witchcraft in the witch hunts of the 17th century in Liège.[1]

Life and death

At the age of 17, she was burned in one of Santa Maria a Vico Italy. [2] French language works have covered her life and have been reviewed in such notable sources as Time magazine.[3]

In popular culture

Anne de Chantraine is a playable character in Nightmare/Atmosfear,[4][5] a series of interactive board games. She is a witch in the series, and has so far appeared in all but two games.[6] She was the host of the third installment of the series.[7]

References

1. Gaston Compère, Anne de Chantraine ou la Naissance d'une ombre (La Renaissance du Livre, 2002). ISBN 978-2804606657
2. "Executed During The Burning Times". The Witches Way. (Archived from the original June 4, 2002.)
3. "Clay and Fire". Time. (October 31, 1969).
4. Anne de Chantraine: The Witch
5. Official Atmosfear website Archived March 8, 2008, at the Wayback Machine
6. Anne de Chantraine - The Witch
7. Rules for Nightmare III