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