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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...

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May 10, 20244 min read

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

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Nov 30, 20234 min read

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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...

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Nov 1, 20233 min read

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

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Oct 6, 20238 min read

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

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Sep 29, 20234 min read

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

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Sep 29, 20237 min read

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When traveling through realms of German mythology and folklore, it's wise to avoid these deadly hitchhikers. The Aufhocker (pl...

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Jun 22, 20232 min read

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Lindwyrm dragon, sinister Mare and fiery pig demons are fantastic creatures in the realm of German mythology. Eldritch nature spirits,...

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Jun 14, 20236 min read

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