Astara Radiant Dawn ALSO KNOWN AS: Easter; Eostre; Ostara ORIGIN: Germanic Call her Easter: it’s her name. The various different spellings reflect regional pronunciations. Astara was venerated throughout Germanic lands. She is
Nixes are the male counterpart of the female Nixies, sea spirits who may be generous or malicious as they choose. Nixes love music. They are brilliant musicians who teach musical skills and transmit musical talent to humans. They may be
Frau Gaude, the Boar Hound Goddess, roams the streets during the Twelve Nights of Christmas and especially on Christmas Eve, accompanied by a pack of hell hounds with glowing eyes. She used
Herta, mysterious Germanic goddess, was eventually Demonized as a Queen of Witches, a leader of the Wild Hunt. Although little information regarding Herta survives, her name remains sacred and familiar, as it
Nixies are female water spirits and freshwater mermaids. Their male counterparts are the Nixes. They live in societies that parallel those of humans in underwater cities and communities. Nixies, described as seductively
Walpurga Lady of Summer ALSO KNOWN AS: Walpurgis; Waldborg; Walburga Winter is a persistent force that sometimes refuses to willingly leave. Walpurga, ancient goddess of beauty, warmth, fertility, the renewal of life,
Waldmichen : The Wood Nymph ORIGIN: Teutonic Waldmichen may be a title used for Hulda in Lower Saxony, or she may be a closely related spirit. The Waldmichen lives in a grotto
Lorelei is the name of a spirit and the big rock in the Rhine River on which she sits. Lorelei, the most famous of the Rhine Maidens, is a Sirenlike mermaid who
Ondine ALSO KNOWN AS: Undine; Undina The legend of Ondine derives from Alsatian folklore but became especially popular as the basis for an 1811 romantic novella by Friedrich de la Motte Fouqué
Berchta Bavaria is the ancient stronghold of Berchta, goddess of abundance. Allegedly whatever you give her will be returned many times over. Berchta rules a sort of transit area for souls, caring
Berggeist literally means “Mountain Spirit.” He is the spirit of iron mines. Each mine may have its own Berggeist who presides over the mine. Once upon a time, he anticipated gifts, offerings,
Einherjar In Germanic mythology, the warriors chosen by Odin. They reside at Valhalla and await the last great battle, Ragnarok. In the Prose Edda (c. 1220 c.e.) by Snorri Sturluson, these warriors
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