THE STRASBOURG STRIFE OF 1518

The Strasbourg Strife of 1518

In the year during 1518, a most peculiar affliction struck the city throughout Strasbourg. One fateful, Frau Troffea, a woman feared, was witnessed dancing in the streets violently. Her energy was unmatched, and she danced tirelessly for days. Folklore spread like wildfire as others started by a similar need to dance. Hundreds throughout the city

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