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Velnias - Baltic Devil God of Death
Velnias is initially the god of death and the underworld in the Baltic cosmology. He's a malevolent trickster of Latvian and Lithuanian...

Sylvia Rose
May 10, 20244 min read
 
 


Ammit - Eater of the Heavy Heart
The Afterlife of Egypt includes judgment of a life lived. Demonic hybrid Ammit takes her part in the judgment ceremony. She's a triple...

Sylvia Rose
Nov 30, 20234 min read
 
 


Curse of the Evil Eye & Apotropaic Magic
The concept of the evil eye exists since the beginning of humanity on earth. The curse is cast with a malevolent look or glare. The evil...

Sylvia Rose
Nov 1, 20233 min read
 
 


German Nature Spirits: Evolution
German nature spirits include elves, imps, fairies, dwarfs, nixies, tree spirits, solar and lunar spirits and countless other creatures...

Sylvia Rose
Oct 6, 20238 min read
 
 


Herbology & Lore: Rowan (Mountain Ash)
The Rowan (Sorbus aucuparia) is easily recognized by its generous offerings of bright red berries. Also known as mountain ash, Rowan is a...

Sylvia Rose
Sep 29, 20234 min read
 
 


German Myth - Harvest Spirits 3
The solitary Erntekröte (Harvest Toad), mysterious Bockmann (Goat or Buck Man) and sadistic Roggenmuhme (Rye Aunt) are pagan harvest...

Sylvia Rose
Sep 29, 20237 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...

Sylvia Rose
Jun 22, 20232 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,...

Sylvia Rose
Jun 14, 20236 min read
 
 
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