The Henbanes, notably Black Henbane (Hyoscyamus niger) and White Henbane (H. albus), have long been utilised as magic, medicinal and hallucinogenic herbs in Europe and the Far East.

… As the Son: but secondarily, as a Lamp inlighted, so the Light of Life is to shine forth in you.

Thus the Aſſe having a peculiar mark of a croſſe made by a black liſt down his back, and another athwart, or at right angles down his ſhoulders; common opinion aſcribes this figure unto a peculiar ſignation; ſince that beaſt had the honour to bear our Saviour on his back.

By my Chriſtendome, So I were out of priſon, and kept Sheepe, I ſhould be as merry as the day is long.