Medieval Curses at Norwich Cathedral

The video explores the use of magic during the Black Death, focusing on medieval curses found in Norwich Cathedral. It highlights how magic was used not only for protection but also for attack, with clergy members possibly involved in crafting curses. The video questions the effectiveness of these practices and their implications.

What was the general reaction when traditional methods failed to stop the Black Death?

• People turned to more targeted magical practices.

• People accepted their fate without resistance.

• People abandoned all forms of magic.

• People relied solely on medical doctors.

Who invited the narrator to explore the sinister findings at Norwich Cathedral?

• A local historian

• Matthew Champion

• An anonymous researcher

• A member of the clergy

What unusual feature was found in the medical text at Norwich Cathedral?

• It was written in a foreign language.

• It was upside down.

• It was missing several pages.

• It was written in invisible ink.

What combination of symbols was used in the medieval curse?

• Symbols for Mars and Venus

• Symbols for the Sun and the Moon

• Symbols for Earth and Water

• Symbols for Fire and Air

How were names used in the medieval curse found at the cathedral?

• Written in a different language

• Written in a secret code

• Written in invisible ink

• Written backwards and upside down

What was the primary purpose of the medieval curses?

• To protect the cathedral from invaders

• To bring divine wrath upon individuals

• To predict the future

• To heal the sick

Where were the curses inscribed within the cathedral?

• In the public prayer area

• In a place only accessible to the clergy

• On the cathedral's main entrance

• In the cathedral's library

Who is believed to have created the curses in the cathedral?

• Local villagers

• Foreign invaders

• Visiting pilgrims

• Educated members of the cathedral community

What role did the sacred power of the church play in the curses?

• It was used to heal the sick.

• It was used to enhance the power of the curses.

• It was used to predict the future.

• It was used to protect the church from evil.

What question remains about the effectiveness of the curses?

• Did they work as intended?

• Did they heal the sick?

• Did they predict future events?

• Did they protect the cathedral?