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We see the beginning of a mutual respect (and occasional rivalry) between Leonardo and Giuliano Medici , as they both investigate the convent's horrors.

While the church claims the nuns are possessed and attempts violent exorcisms, Leonardo applies logic and forensics to find a rational cause. He eventually identifies the culprit as an ergot infection (a fungus often found on rye) that causes hallucinations and convulsions. Da_Vinci_s_Demons_1x03_Il_Prigioniero_ITA_ENG_D...

The episode emphasizes that "demons" are often just misunderstood natural phenomena. We see the beginning of a mutual respect

The mystery hits home when Leonardo's close friend Vanessa falls ill, forcing him to race against time to provide an antidote. Key Themes Da_Vinci_s_Demons_1x03_Il_Prigioniero_ITA_ENG_D...