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  2. 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 ...
    • Hagen: Mythical Creature

      The Hagen myth is deeply rooted in Germanic folklore and mythology. Hagen is often described as a fierce warrior with supernatural abilities, and his character is closely associated with the Burgundian kings. He is a complex figure, sometimes portrayed as a loyal vassal and at other times as a treacherous villain. The Hagen myth has been the ...

    • Drude: Mythical Creature

      Drude is a mythical creature that originates from German folklore. It is a malevolent nocturnal spirit that is associated with nightmares and is prevalent especially in Southern Germany. According to the legend, a Drude is a kind of elf, kobold, or hag that invades people's dreams to turn them into nightmares. In ancient Germanic culture, …

    • Erlking: A Mythical Creature

      Germanic Folklore. One theory suggests that the Erlking is a product of Germanic folklore. In Germanic mythology, the forest was seen as a place of mystery and danger. The Erlking was believed to be a mischievous, sinister elf who lived in the woods. He was said to be a bearded goblin or a troll of small stature. According to legend, the ...

    • Rübezahl

      Rübezahl is a mythical creature that has been a part of German, Czech, and Polish folklore for centuries. He is a mountain spirit known for his unpredictable nature and his ability to control the weather. According to legend, Rübezahl is the lord of the mountains, and he is known to send lightning, thunder, rain, snow, …

    • Alp (Mythical Creature)

      Origins and Mythology. Cultural Background. The Alp, also known as the "elf," is a mythical creature that originates from German folklore. It is believed to be a nature-demon or nature-god that is equated with the Fauns of Classical mythology. ... In German folklore, the Alp is considered to be a mischievous embodiment of nightmares, and it ...

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    The Germanic gods have had a significant impact on literature and poetry. One notable example is The Poetic Edda, a collection of Old Norse poems that feature the deities. Additionally, famed British author J.R.R. Tolkien incorporated elements from Germanic mythology into his imaginative works, like The Lord of the Rings. Music and Art
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    The Nachzehrer is a creature of Germanic folklore that has been the subject of many myths and legends for centuries. It is a type of wiedergänger, or revenant, that was believed to return from the dead to feed on the living. ... Similarly, the Slavic mythology features the Upir, a vampire-like creature that was believed to have the ability to ...
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    Germanic Legends. The Lorelei is also part of Germanic legends and mythology. In Germanic mythology, the Lorelei is a river spirit or goddess who lives in the Rhine River. She is said to have the power to control the water and to be able to create storms and floods. The name Lorelei comes from the German word "lureln," which means to murmur ...
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    The Hagen myth is deeply rooted in Germanic folklore and mythology. Hagen is often described as a fierce warrior with supernatural abilities, and his character is closely associated with the Burgundian kings. He is a complex figure, sometimes portrayed as a loyal vassal and at other times as a treacherous villain. The Hagen myth has been the ...
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    Drude is a mythical creature that originates from German folklore. It is a malevolent nocturnal spirit that is associated with nightmares and is prevalent especially in Southern Germany. According to the legend, a Drude is a kind of elf, kobold, or hag that invades people's dreams to turn them into nightmares. In ancient Germanic culture, …
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    Germanic Folklore. One theory suggests that the Erlking is a product of Germanic folklore. In Germanic mythology, the forest was seen as a place of mystery and danger. The Erlking was believed to be a mischievous, sinister elf who lived in the woods. He was said to be a bearded goblin or a troll of small stature. According to legend, the ...
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    The Undine myth was later popularized during the medieval period in Europe, particularly in Germanic folklore. The term "Undine" was derived from the Latin word "unda," which means "wave" or "water." In medieval literature, Undines were depicted as water spirits who could acquire a soul by marrying a human being.
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    Rübezahl is a mythical creature that has been a part of German, Czech, and Polish folklore for centuries. He is a mountain spirit known for his unpredictable nature and his ability to control the weather. According to legend, Rübezahl is the lord of the mountains, and he is known to send lightning, thunder, rain, snow, …
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    Origins and Mythology. Cultural Background. The Alp, also known as the "elf," is a mythical creature that originates from German folklore. It is believed to be a nature-demon or nature-god that is equated with the Fauns of Classical mythology. ... In German folklore, the Alp is considered to be a mischievous embodiment of nightmares, and it ...
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