THE STRASBOURG STRIFE OF 1518

In the year during 1518, a most peculiar affliction struck the city within Strasbourg. As, Frau Troffea, a woman known, was witnessed dancing in the streets violently. Her zeal was unmatched, and she danced unrelenting for days. Whispers spread like wildfire as others were overtaken by a similar compulsion to dance. Hundreds of the city joined in,