Sylvia RoseMay 104 min readPerkūnas: Baltic Storm & Fertility GodPerkūnas (Thunderer) is the Baltic God of thunder, lightning, storms, rain, fire, war, law, order, fertility, mountains and oak trees. As...
Sylvia RoseMay 107 min readBaltic Ancient Mythology & FolkloreBaltic mythology has a faraway ancestor in Proto-Indo-European mythology. Lore of the Baltic region has deep roots, reflecting the fierce...
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 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, 20234 min readBear Worship: Sacrifice of the GodsWorship of bears and bear sacrifice is an ancient practice, going back to early humans. Twenty thousand years ago, in the boreal forests...
Sylvia RoseSep 29, 20234 min readHerbology & 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...