What did King James I claim that fairies could act as in his book 'Daemonologie' Which beings did he execute Agnes Sampson for allegedly conspiring with? Is #1 the same as #2?
Fairy
King James I wrote Daemonologie in which he stated that a fairy was a being that could act as a familiar. A familiar was an animal or spirit that conspired with The Devil. King James I presided over the execution of Agnes Sampson. Agnes Sampson was accused of conspiring with familiars and was burned at the stake.
mythical being or legendary creature
Did King James I despise fairy beings?