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    German folklore

    German folklore is the folk tradition which has developed in Germany over a number of centuries. Seeing as Germany was divided into numerous polities for most of its history, this term might both refer to the folklore of Germany proper and of all German-speaking countries, this wider definition including folklore of Austria and Liechtenstein as well as the German-speaking parts of Switzerland, Luxembourg, Belgium, and Italy. Wikipedia

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    Illustration of Hansel and Gretel, a well-known German folktale from the Brothers Grimm, by Arthur Rackham, 1909. German folklore is the folk tradition which has developed in Germany over a number of centuries. Seeing as Germany was divided into numerous polities for most of its history, this term might both refer to the folklore of Germany proper and of all German-speaking countries, this ...
  3. en.wikipedia.org

    Nerthus (1905) by Emil Doepler depicts Nerthus, an early Germanic goddess whose name developed into Njörðr among the North Germanic peoples. Germanic mythology consists of the body of myths native to the Germanic peoples, including Norse mythology, Anglo-Saxon mythology, and Continental Germanic mythology. [1] [2] [3] It was a key element of Germanic paganism.
  4. theculturetrip.com

    According to German folklore, atop a steep rock on the Rhine River, there once lived an exquisite nymph named Lorelei. She dressed in white and wore a wreath of stars in her hair. ... This is a set of important instructions told by Jacob Grimm, on how to protect your child from 'changelings' in German Mythology. First, place a key next to ...
  5. germanicmythology.com

    Resources for Researchers into Germanic Mythology, Norse Mythology, and Northern European Folklore. Now Available in Print Odin's Wife: Mother Earth in Germanic Mythology The Definitive Study of Odin's Wife, Frigg ... Sitten und Sagen (in German) Vol. I (Customs) Vol. II (Mythology) 1864 Emma Letherbrow Gudrun: A Story of the North Sea
  6. library.illinois.edu

    The Nibelungenlied or The Song of the Nibelungs is an epic poem from around 1200 written in Middle High German. Like the ancient myths, the Nibelungenlied is based on an oral tradition that has some of its origins in historic events and the mythology of German-speaking Europe. It tells the story of Siegfried, Kriemhild, and Brünhild, figures ...
  7. mythicalencyclopedia.com

    The Brothers Grimm, Jacob and Wilhelm, are pivotal figures in the collection and publication of German folklore. Their work, primarily through the collection Kinder- und Hausmärchen (Children's and Household Tales), has been monumental in preserving Germany's fairy tales.Their dedication has brought stories like "Cinderella," "Snow White," and "Sleeping Beauty" to global ...
  8. europediaries.com

    Myths,legends and folklore from Germany . First published in 2017. Updated in Aug, 2021. Sirens, singing nymphs, imps and more - It's Mythical Monday- so let's dive into folklore!I'm glad to share with you another edition of one of my favourite series - Mythical Mondays- this time focussing on Germany.
  9. historycooperative.org

    Mar 4, 2024Germanic paganism and mythology include a handful of other cultural and regional mythologies. These include Norse, Continental Germanic, and Anglo-Saxon religions, myths, and legends. ... whose Old High German name Ziu sounds similar to Zisa's. Others are inclined to the thought that Zisa could be the mysterious "Isis of the Suebi" that ...
  10. fluentin3months.com

    Oct 13, 2023Try testing your knowledge of the differences between Dutch and German. Sources of Germanic Mythology and Folklore. A traditional myth features deities because it aims to explain a social or natural occurrence (why something is), and a folktale originates from a people group and is widely distributed or popular among the common people.
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