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CATALEPSY AT ARGENTAT
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CATALEPSY AT ARGENTAT
GIRL COMES BACK TO LIFE after being supposed dead for 14 hours, at Argentat, near Tulle, France Date: April 1902
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Media ID 32214530
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Altered Dead Hours Supposed Tulle 1902 Argentat Catalepsy Paranormal
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This print captures a truly extraordinary moment in history - the phenomenon of catalepsy at Argentat in April 1902. The image shows a young girl coming back to life after being mistakenly pronounced dead for an astonishing 14 hours. This eerie and mysterious event took place near Tulle, France, leaving witnesses stunned and bewildered by the girl's miraculous revival.
Catalepsy is a rare condition characterized by a trance-like state where the body becomes rigid and unresponsive. In this case, the girl's cataleptic episode was so convincing that even medical professionals were fooled into believing she had passed away. However, against all odds, she defied death and returned to the land of the living, much to the amazement of those around her.
The photograph captures the moment of her awakening, with onlookers no doubt filled with awe and wonder at witnessing such a seemingly paranormal occurrence. This snapshot in time serves as a reminder of how little we truly understand about altered states of consciousness and the mysteries that lie beyond our comprehension.
As we gaze upon this historical artifact from Mary Evans Prints Online, we are reminded of the fragility of life and the inexplicable forces that sometimes intervene to defy our expectations. It is a haunting reminder that there is still so much about our world that remains shrouded in mystery.
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