Sylvia RoseOct 2, 20234 min readHarvest Spirits: Katzenmann (Cat Man)Katzenmann or Cat Man is a hybrid harvest spirit of German mythology. A man with qualities of a cat or vice versa, he can manifest...
Sylvia RoseOct 1, 20233 min readFertility Rituals - the Sacrificial GodFertility myth and ritual appear in mythology and practice throughout the world. Common to many cultures is the theme of the sacrificial...
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 RoseApr 27, 20233 min readChicken Soup: Chickens in German FolkloreChickens are a large part of folklore and mythology in Germany. They may be grain or harvest spirits, house spirits or dragon chickens....
