Sylvia Rose
Belsnickel - German Yule Ghoul
Belsnickel comes from the Rhineland-Palatinate region of Germany. Part of the spirit of the season, Belsnickel is male but often dresses...
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Sylvia Rose
Oct 11, 20233 min read
Der Türst: Dread Huntsman & the Wild Hunt
From the southern Germanic lands, past the Swiss border come tales of der Türst, the dreadful huntsman who rides like a demon through...
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Sylvia Rose
Oct 10, 20236 min read
Women of the Wild Hunt: Holle, Diana, Frigg
A European phenomenon, the Wild Hunt is a supernatural event crossing several cultures including German, Norse, Roman, French, English...
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Sylvia Rose
Oct 9, 20232 min read
Al-Mi'raj: Unicorn Hare of Arab Myth
One horned hare Al-Mi'raj or Almiraj appears in popular Arabic mythology. Most famously the unicorn hare is part of the mythological tale...
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Sylvia Rose
Oct 9, 20233 min read
Bird Woman Elwetritsch: German Folklore
Elwetritsch is a hybrid bird creature from the Palatinate region in southwest Germany. She's described as a chicken or woman-like bird...
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Sylvia Rose
Oct 8, 20232 min read
Wolpertinger - German Myths & Folklore
Wolpertinger (Wolperdinger, Woiperdinger) lives in the dark alpine forests and rolling hills of Bavaria and Baden-Württemberg in southern...
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Sylvia Rose
Sep 30, 20236 min read
Pagan Solstice Fests: Saturnalia
Saturnalia, an ancient Roman festival, is originally held on 17 Dec. Festivities are later extended to Dec 23 to align with other...
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Sylvia Rose
Sep 25, 20235 min read
Fairy Rings, Magic and Mushrooms
Fairy rings are circles or semi-circles of wild mushrooms. They can appear overnight like magic and are part of the mystical world of...
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Sylvia Rose
Sep 22, 20236 min read
Castle Frankenstein - Legend & Lore
Legends of a corpse-swiping alchemist, fountain of immortality, witches, treasure and a dragon-killer are history and lore of infamous...
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Sylvia Rose
Sep 19, 20234 min read
Caraway Spice - Herbology & Folklore
Caraway (Carum carvi) is a cooking and medicinal herb with a pungent anise taste, known for its strong spicy fruits, called seeds. It's...
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Sylvia Rose
Sep 14, 20236 min read
Reiker For Hire, Victorian Era & Nixies
Magic, mystery and sinister plots unfold as the Victorian era infuses European politics and society. Queen Victoria is a German princess...
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Sylvia Rose
Sep 10, 20234 min read
German Myth & Folklore: Moss People
Moss people inhabit deep forests, trees, ancient rocks and rills. Nature spirits of German mythology, they can appear in various forms...
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Sylvia Rose
Aug 15, 20233 min read
Plight of the Lutzelfrau: German Myth
On Dec 13 the Lutzelfrau comes to bring candy, fruit, nuts and gifts of light to children and households. While Lutzelfrau has pagan...
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Sylvia Rose
Jul 16, 20233 min read
Gingerbread Houses: German Folklore
Gingerbread houses are part of German folklore. Seasonal food traditions from Germany include gingerbread or Lebkuchen. Thanks to the...
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Sylvia Rose
Jun 29, 20234 min read
Fortune Telling - The Mystic Victorian
Fortune telling, divination and mystic arts gain huge popularity in the European Victorian Era. Nations careen through cycles of progress...
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Sylvia Rose
Jun 26, 20233 min read
German Myth - White Ladies & Changelings
White Ladies and Changelings exist in the pagan traditions of Germany and other parts of Europe. German folklore and mythology is rich...
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Sylvia Rose
Jun 22, 20232 min read
Aufhöcker - Cursed Undead of German Myth
When traveling through realms of German mythology and folklore, it's wise to avoid these deadly hitchhikers. The Aufhocker (pl...
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Sylvia Rose
Jun 17, 20233 min read
Maiden & The Lindwyrm: A Fairy Tale
The Maiden and the Lindwyrm is a 19th century fairy tale from Denmark. The Lindwyrm appears throughout Germanic mythology. Lindwyrm is...
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Sylvia Rose
Jun 14, 20235 min read
Lindwyrm, Mare & Pig Demons: German Myth
Lindwyrm dragon, sinister Mare and fiery pig demons are fantastic creatures in the realm of German mythology. Eldritch nature spirits,...
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Sylvia Rose
Jun 13, 20234 min read
Industry & the Age of Monsters Europe
The Age of Monsters in 19th century Europe is the result of a cataclysmic explosion of art, literature, science and philosophy. Nations...
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