A Wondrous Contagion of 1518
In the year in the midst of 1518, a most peculiar affliction struck the city throughout Strasbourg. Upon a sunny day, Frau Troffea, a woman feared, was observed dancing in the streets violently. Her energy was unmatched, and it danced persistently for days. Folklore spread like wildfire as others were overtaken by a similar need to dance. Hundreds