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Guibourg

A priest involved in black masses.

minor

Also known as abbé Guibourg

First appearance: i

Guibourg shows up with force in V. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Cited by Des Hermies as a historical example of a priest who celebrated black masses on women's abdomens in the 17th century.
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