Spiritual Experiences (Odhner) n. 1279

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1279. In that very deep hell, there is such a putrid and cadaverous stink arising from dead bodies that it would offend one's ears to hear it described. Yet they enjoy such smells and prefer them to the most pleasant odors. Indeed, that air, which they bring with them, is poisonous and infectious. Hence it is obvious that such spirits bring with them stenches that turn one's stomach.


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