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Is the Devil Dead?

After Dark: Myths, Misdeeds & the Paranormal

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Half-Hang Maggie: Resurrection and Revelation

This chapter explores the dramatic tale of Margaret Dixon, known as 'half-hang Maggie', who survived her execution for infanticide, igniting public fascination and debates on gender and belief systems. Set against the backdrop of Edinburgh's 18th-century enlightenment, the narrative examines societal fears regarding the devil and the implications of the 1690 infanticide law on women's actions.

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