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Sylvia RoseOct 18, 20232 min readSprites: Ethereal Creatures of FaerieSprites are small, charming people with no grudge against humans. Their interest in the mortal realm is limited. The magic of sprites is...
Sylvia RoseOct 2, 20234 min readGerman Myth & Folklore: ImpsWho's munching on the cabbage leaves? Who put the chief into mischief? Who confounds one's senses beyond belief? Imps are among the...
Sylvia RoseSep 29, 20237 min readGerman Myth - Harvest Spirits 3The solitary Erntekröte (Harvest Toad), mysterious Bockmann (Goat or Buck Man) and sadistic Roggenmuhme (Rye Aunt) are pagan harvest...
Sylvia RoseSep 27, 20236 min readGerman Myth & Folklore: DwarfsAlthough the identifying feature of fairy tale Dwarfs is height, these magical creatures of Faerie were not always short. Common in Norse...