A 350-year-old “Devil Letter” written by a possessed nun has been translated, revealing its mysterious and chilling content.
A fascinating discovery has come to light regarding a letter written nearly 350 years ago by a nun believed to be possessed.
This letter, often referred to as the “Devil letter,” has finally been translated, providing insights into its mysterious content.
The nun, Sister Maria Crocifissa della Concezione, lived in a convent in Sicily, Italy, during the 17th century.
She was only 31 years old when she wrote this strange letter on August 11, 1676.
Historical accounts describe a dramatic scene.
Sister Maria was found on the floor of her cell, ink smeared on her face as she held a letter filled with unusual symbols and characters.
The letter details messages believed to be demonic.
The letter reportedly consists of 14 lines and is said to contain messages from the devil.
This extraordinary claim has intrigued historians and researchers for years.
They believe the letter was an attempt by the Devil to sway Sister Maria away from her faith in God.
The unusual writing style and symbols used in the letter raised many questions about its true meaning.
For many years, archaeologists and historians tried to decode the letter, but it remained a mystry until recently.
Researchers from Italy’s Ludum Science Center began studying the letter more closely, focusing on both its content and the psychological state of Sister Maria.
Understanding her background was key to unlocking the letter’s secrets.
Sister Maria’s early life
Sister Maria dedicated her life to God at a young age.
She entered the Benedictine convent when she was just 15 years old.
Her devotion was unwavering, but historical records suggest that she struggled with her mental health.
Reports indicate that she would scream and fight against the Devil during her nights in the convent.
This context helped researchers understand the letter better.
Daniele Abate, the director of the Ludum Science Center, noted that the letter appeared to be written in a form of shorthand.
He speculated that Sister Maria might have created her own vocabulary using ancient alphabets that she had learned over the years.
Experts have finally translated ‘Devil letter’ written by a possessed nun nearly 350 years ago
To decode the letter, researchers used advanced software that scanned various historical shorthand symbols from different languages.
They discovered that the letter incorporated words from several ancient languages, including Greek, Latin, Runic, and Arabic.
This multilingual aspect of the letter revealed a more complex message than initially expected.
Abate said: “We analyzed how the syllables and graphisms [or thoughts depicted as symbols] repeated in the letter in order to locate vowels, and we ended up with a refined decryption algorithm.
Abate mentioned that they analyzed the patterns of syllables and symbols in the letter to locate vowels, which helped in the translation process.
The results were surprising; they found that Sister Maria had a strong command of language, and the letter contained coherent messages, not just random symbols.
Some of the translations from the letter are particularly unsettling.
For instance, Sister Maria referred to the Holy Trinity as “dead weights.”
She also expressed bleak ideas, stating, “God thinks he can free mortals.
The system works for no one. Perhaps now, Styx is certain.”
In mythology, Styx is the river that separates the living from the dead, adding a dark layer to her words.
These statements provide a glimpse into Sister Maria’s troubled mind.
Abate suggested that the Devil’s imagery often appears in mental health disorders, implying Sister Maria faced psychological challenges.
He said: “The image of the devil is often present in these disorders.
“We learned from historical records that every night she screamed and fought against the devil.”