A Dance Fever of 1518

In the year of 1518, a most peculiar affliction struck the city of Strasbourg. As, Frau Troffea, a woman lauded, was witnessed dancing in the streets in a frenzy. Her vigor was unmatched, and she danced unrelenting for days. Folklore spread like wildfire as others began by a similar compulsion to dance. Hundreds of the city joined in, dancing roun

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