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Expressive culture of Germany and German-speaking countries
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
German_folklore
Being in Germanic folklore
humanoid, and often shapeshifting, water spirits in Germanic mythology and folklore. Under a variety of names, they are common to the stories of all Germanic
Nixie_(folklore)
Malicious entity in Germanic and Slavic folklore
German: Low German: mahrt, mårt, môr High German: Old High German: mahr, mara (glossed in Latin as "incuba") → Middle High German: mar, mare → German:
Mare_(folklore)
Branch of anthropology
Folklore studies (also known as folkloristics and, in the United Kingdom, as tradition studies or folk life studies) is the interdisciplinary field within
Folklore_studies
Supernatural creature in German folklore
An alp (German: [alp]; plural alpe or alpen) is a supernatural being in German folklore. Alp is sometimes likened to a vampire, but its behavior is more
Alp_(folklore)
Country in Europe
communist-led government in East Germany, German reunification saw the former East German states join the FRG on 3 October 1990. Germany is a developed country
Germany
Christmas figure in Alpine folklore
The Krampus (German: [ˈkʁampʊs]) is a horned anthropomorphic figure who, in the Central and Eastern Alpine folkloric tradition, is said to accompany Saint
Krampus
Fairy from English folklore
In English folklore, The Puck (/ˈpʌk/), also known as Goodfellows, are demons or fairies which can be domestic sprites or nature sprites. The etymology
Puck_(folklore)
Folklore of the Western world
folklore Spanish folklore French folklore German folklore Modern/Ancient Greek folklore Portuguese folklore Italian folklore Swiss folklore Folk Catholicism
European_folklore
Creature in European mythology
Norwegian: nattravn; Swedish: nattramn, nattkorp; German: Nachtkrapp, Nachtrabe) are creatures of European folklore, predominantly described as raven like creatures
Night_raven
German mythological hybrid animal
In German folklore, a Wolpertinger (German: [ˈvɔlpɐtɪŋɐ], also called Wolperdinger or Woiperdinger) is an animal said to inhabit the alpine forests of
Wolpertinger
Mythical figure
Headless Horseman is an archetype of mythical figure that has appeared in folklore around Europe since the Middle Ages. The figures are traditionally depicted
Headless_Horseman
Expressive culture shared by particular groups
Folklore is the body of expressive culture shared by a particular group of people, culture or subculture. This includes oral traditions such as tales,
Folklore
This is a list of giants and giantesses from mythology and folklore; it does not include giants from modern fantasy fiction or role-playing games (for
List of giants in mythology and folklore
List_of_giants_in_mythology_and_folklore
Supernatural being in Germanic folklore
dwarves) is a type of supernatural short human-shaped being in Germanic folklore. Accounts of dwarfs vary significantly throughout history. They are commonly
Dwarf_(folklore)
Revenant in German folklore
In German folklore, a Nachzehrer (German: [ˈnaːxˌt͡seːʁɐ] , literally "after-consumer" (a creature that consumes from the afterlife) in German; also spelt
Nachzehrer
Symbol or metaphor in several traditions
king. There are also several references to the three crows in the German folklore. A number of these were included in the collection of stories by the
Three_crows
Deity or spirit associated with the home
Schrat in German and Ashkenazi Jewish folklore Tomte, or Nisse in Scandinavian folklore Trasgu in Spanish folklore and Portuguese folklore Vesta, a goddess
Household_deity
Ghost or corpse brought to life to terrorize the living
In folklore, a revenant is a spirit or animated corpse that is believed to have been resurrected to haunt the living. The word revenant is derived from
Revenant
Shooting stars and will-o-wisps thought to be fiery dragons in European folklore
mythology Drak (mythology) – Infernal familiar and domestic sprite from German folklore Chuvash dragon – Legendary winged fire-breathing and shape-shifting
Firedrake_(folklore)
Agricultural spirits in German folklore
spirits in German folklore. Feldgeister are often also wind spirits, causing lightning and rain. Numerous Feldgeister are known in German folklore, some shaped
Feldgeister
under mutual influence with, folklore in England, Germany, the Low Countries, the Baltic countries, Finland and Sápmi. Folklore is a concept encompassing
Nordic_folklore
Shapeshifter in German folklore
aufhocker (German: [ˈaʊfˌhɔkɐ]) or huckup (German: [ˈhʊkˌʔʊp]) is a shapeshifter in German folklore. The Aufhocker is described in German legend as having
Aufhocker
German fairy tale
The "Town Musicians of Bremen" (German: Die Bremer Stadtmusikanten) is a German fairy tale collected by the Brothers Grimm and published in Grimms' Fairy
Town_Musicians_of_Bremen
Creature in European folklore
is a human-like creature found throughout much of European folklore. According to folklore, a changeling was a substitute left by a supernatural being
Changeling
2003 studio album by Nelly Furtado
Folklore is the second studio album by Canadian singer-songwriter Nelly Furtado, released on November 5, 2003, through DreamWorks Records. While the album
Folklore (Nelly Furtado album)
Folklore_(Nelly_Furtado_album)
Marksman in German folklore
In German folklore, the figure of the Freischütz (German: [ˈfʁaɪʃʏts] ) is a marksman who, by a contract with the devil, has obtained a certain number
Freischütz
Elven-like spirits in German folklore
In German folklore, the Weiße Frauen (German: [ˈvaɪsə ˈfʁaʊən], meaning White Women) are elf-like spirits which may derive from Germanic paganism in the
Weiße_Frauen
List of demons by name
Thelemite Eschatology: Christian, Islamic, Jewish eschatology Folklore: Bulgarian, Christian, German, Jewish, Islamic, Philippine Mythology: Akkadian, Babylonian
List_of_theological_demons
Demon in German folklore
(/ˌmɛfɪˈstɒfɪliːz/ MEF-ist-OF-il-eez, German: [mefɪˈstoːfəlɛs] ), also known as Mephostophilis or Mephisto, is a demon featured in German folklore, originating as the chief
Mephistopheles
Witch of German folklore
Lutzelfrau (German: [ˈlʊtsl̩ˌfʁaʊ]) or Lutscherl in Eastern Austria, Luz, Luzi, or Luzel in the Bavarian forest, is a witch in German folklore who gives
Lutzelfrau
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List_of_mythologies
German equivalent of the banshee
German: [ˈklaːɡˌmuːmə, ˈklaːɡəˌmuːmə]) is a female sprite from German folklore also known as Klagmutter or Klagemutter (both: wailing mother; German:
Klagmuhme
Urban legend in the United States and Germany
Representatives in 1794 after a group of German immigrants had asked for the translation of some laws into German. The petition was debated by the House
Muhlenberg_legend
Malevolent nocturnal spirit in German folklore
In German folklore, a drude (German: Drude, German: [ˈdʁuːdə], pl. Druden) is a kind of malevolent female nocturnal spirit in Germanic mythology, a sort
Drude
Puppet character
spellings in German variants and dialects; Czech: kašpárek) is a traditional puppet character from Austria, German-speaking Switzerland and Germany. Its roots
Kasperle
2020 studio album by Taylor Swift
Folklore (stylized in all lowercase) is the eighth studio album by the American singer-songwriter Taylor Swift. It was surprise-released on July 24, 2020
Folklore_(Taylor_Swift_album)
Cycle of medieval, allegorical, Flemish fable
European folklore. The specific character of Reynard is thought to have originated in Lorraine folklore, from where it spread to France, Germany, and the
Reynard_the_Fox
Legendary creature from German folklore connected with beer
Biersal, Bieresal, and Bierasal not found in German literature) is a type of kobold (house spirit) of German folklore. The bieresel is mentioned in the Die gestriegelte
Bieresel
Folktales, myths, oral traditions, and legends of the Romani people
Romani folklore encompasses the folktales, myths, oral traditions, and legends of the Romani people. The Romani were nomadic when they departed India during
Romani_folklore
Fictional character from German folklore
is preserved fragmentarily), but a background in earlier Middle Low German folklore is likely. The character may have been based on a historical person
Till_Eulenspiegel
Mythological Mountain of Venus
Venusberg (German pronunciation: [ˈveːnʊsbɛʁk] , lit. 'Mountain of Venus') is a motif of European folklore rendered in various legends and epics since
Venusberg_(mythology)
German legend
– 400 years Hochzeitshaus" (in German). Retrieved 16 December 2021. Folklore Society (Great Britain) (1890). Folklore. Robarts – University of Toronto
Pied_Piper_of_Hamelin
Alleged German serial killer
Christman Genipperteinga (died c. 26 June 1581) was a possibly fictitious German serial killer and bandit of the 16th century. He reportedly murdered 964
Christman_Genipperteinga
Legendary figure
(French: Saint Nicolas), western and southern Germany (German: Sankt Nikolaus), Switzerland (Swiss German: Samichlaus), Hungary (Hungarian: Mikulás), Luxembourg
Saint Nicholas (European folklore)
Saint_Nicholas_(European_folklore)
Germanic festival celebrating the start of summer
witches celebrated a sabbath and evil powers were at their strongest. In German folklore, Walpurgis Night was believed to be the night of a witches' meeting
Walpurgis_Night
Legendary human-like creatures
Mythic humanoids are legendary, folkloric, or mythological creatures that are part human, or that resemble humans through appearance or character. Each
Mythic_humanoids
Dragons in Germanic mythology
ormr; Old High German: wurm), meaning serpent, are archaic terms for dragons (Old English: draca; Old Norse: dreki/*draki; Old High German: trahho) in the
Germanic_dragon
Tall wooden pole erected as a part of various European folk festivals
planting of the Meyboom in Brussels is reminiscent of a long-standing (folkloric) feud with Leuven, dating back to 1213. In that year, a brawl broke out
Maypole
Rock formation in Germany
the passage. The name comes from the old German words lureln, Rhine dialect for "murmuring", and the Old German term ley "rock". The translation of the
Lorelei
Mountain spirit from German, Czech, and Polish folklore
Rübezahl (German: [ˈʁyːbəˌtsaːl], Polish: Liczyrzepa, Duch Gór, Karkonosz, Rzepiór, or Rzepolicz; Czech: Krakonoš or Rýbrcoul) is a folkloric mountain
Rübezahl
Mining spirit from German folklore
The Bergmönch ("mountain monk"; German: [ˈbɛʁkˌmœnç]) is a mountain spirit from German folklore. He is also known as Meister Hämmerling ("master hammering
Bergmönch
Publication by the Brothers Grimm
The German Legends of the Brothers Grimm (1979). The original German collection is also freely available online. German folklore Austrian folklore Swiss
Deutsche_Sagen
Folkloric figure and symbol
folkloric figure and symbol of Easter, depicted as a rabbit—sometimes dressed with clothes—bringing Easter eggs to people. Originating among German Lutherans
Easter_Bunny
13th century German poet and singer
His name becomes associated with a "fairy queen"–type folk ballad in German folklore of the 16th century. He is an ancestor of the von und zu Thannhausen
Tannhäuser
German heraldic charge
nineteenth-century German revivalist Guido von List as part of his Armanen runes. Academic Akbar Ahmed writes that the Wolfsangel was adopted by 15th-century German peasants
Wolfsangel
Obsolete genus of flowering plants
Lycopersicon (from Greek λυκοπέρσικον meaning "wolf peach") is a reference to German folklore about members of the nightshade family being used to summon werewolves
Lycopersicon
Companion of Saint Nicholas in Germanic folklore
Saint Nicholas as described in the folklore of Germany. He is the most popular gift-bringing character in Germany after Saint Nicholas, Christkindl, and
Knecht_Ruprecht
Witch doll
magic Apotropaic mark Concealed shoes Cunning folk Dream catcher European folklore Folk religion Good luck charm Hoko (doll) Kitchen Witchcraft Mezuzah Nazar
Kitchen_witch
Fiery ghost from German folklore
Glühender (glowing one), is a fiery ghost from German folklore, which is different from the will-o'-the-wisp (German Irrlicht) owing to its size: Feuermänner
Feuermann_(ghost)
Usually gigantic humanoid, common in folklore
In folklore, giants (from Ancient Greek: gigas, cognate giga-) are beings of humanoid appearance, but are at times prodigious in size and strength or bear
Giant
Fictional German nobleman
Munchausen (/ˈmʌntʃaʊzən, ˈmʊntʃ-/; German: [ˈmʏnçˌhaʊzn̩] ) is a fictional German nobleman created by the German writer Rudolf Erich Raspe in his 1785
Baron_Munchausen
elaborate celebration of fairytales and folklore during the height of German Carnival season Advertised as a "German Fairy Tale World," the event featured
1862_Fairytale_Maskenfest
Book written by German caricaturist Hans Traxler in 1963
The Truth About Hansel and Gretel (German: Die Wahrheit über Hänsel und Gretel) is a 1963 book written by German children's author and humorist Hans Traxler [de]
The Truth About Hansel and Gretel
The_Truth_About_Hansel_and_Gretel
Anglo-Saxon missionary and saint (died 754)
Protestants and Catholics praising Boniface as a founder of the German nation, in response to the German nationalism that arose after the Napoleonic era came to
Saint_Boniface
German fairy tale
"Iron John" (also "Iron Hans"; German: Der Eisenhans) is a German fairy tale found in the collections of the Brothers Grimm, tale number 136, about an
Iron_John
Infernal familiar and domestic sprite from German folklore
Drake (f.), is a household spirit from German folklore often identified with the Kobold or the devil (German Teufel), both of which are also used as synonymous
Drak_(mythology)
Fairy tale by Wilhelm Hauff
Heart of Stone (1950) German folklore Portals: Literature Baden-Württemberg Blamires, David (2009). Telling Tales: The Impact of Germany on English Children's
The_Cold_Heart
Individual's mental life in Scandinavian mythology
phrases and compounds. Hug has a significant role in Norse mythology and folklore, among other things, related to shapeshifting. Odin's two domesticated
Hug_(folklore)
The central and eastern Alps of Europe are rich in folklore traditions dating back to pre-Christian times, with surviving elements originating from Germanic
Pre-Christian Alpine traditions
Pre-Christian_Alpine_traditions
Highest peak of the Harz mountain range in Northern Germany
Brocken (German pronunciation: [ˈbʁɔkn̩] ), also sometimes referred to as Blocksberg, is a 1,141 m (3,743 ft) mountain near Schierke in the German state
Brocken
Sprite stemming from Germanic mythology
Kobold (German: [ˈkoːbɔlt]; kobolt, kobolde, cobold) is a generic name for a household spirit (hausgeist) in German folklore. Kobolds are associated with
Kobold
German folklore character
A straw bear (German: Strohbär, plural Strohbären) is a traditional character that appears in carnival processions or as a separate seasonal custom in
Straw_bear
Folklore of the Low Countries, often just referred to as Dutch folklore, includes the epics, legends, fairy tales and oral traditions of the people of
Folklore_of_the_Low_Countries
Lawn ornament figurines
Renaissance magic and alchemy, known as gnomes. They also draw on the German folklore of the dwarf. Traditionally, the garden figurines depict male dwarfs
Garden_gnome
German legendary creature and fairy tale
exclusively found in German folklore of formerly German Silesia including Austrian Silesia. A similar being is found in folktales of formerly German-speaking Bohemia
Frau_Holle
Archive in Tartu, Estonia; unit of Estonian Literary Museum
The Estonian Folklore Archives (EFA) is the central folklore archives in Estonia. The Archives functions currently as the subdivision of the Estonian
Estonian_Folklore_Archives
World's largest folk festival
Oktoberfest (German pronunciation: [ɔkˈtoːbɐˌfɛst] ; Bavarian: Oktobafest/d'Wiesn) is the world's largest Volksfest. It combines a beer festival with a
Oktoberfest
Mythical creature
In the folklore of the Alpine region of south-central Europe, the Tatzelwurm (German: [ˈtatsl̩ˌvʊʁm]), Stollenwurm, or Stollwurm is a lizard-like creature
Tatzelwurm
15th-century German knight
Palatine part of the Wasgau region within the Palatinate Forest. In local folklore he is known as Hans Trapp or, more rarely, Hans Trott. Hans von Trotha
Hans_von_Trotha
Atmospheric ghost lights
In folklore, a will-o'-the-wisp, or will-o'-wisp (Latin: ignis fatuus, "foolish flame"), is an atmospheric ghost light seen by travellers at night, especially
Will-o'-the-wisp
Brother duo of German academics and folklorists
whose work in folklore, linguistics, and literary scholarship shaped the development of modern folkloristics and the study of the German language. Born
Brothers_Grimm
century described Estonian sacrificial customs, gods and spirits. Estonian folklore usually connects to features of the environment, such as sacred stones
Estonian_folklore
Erdhühnlein, Erdglucke, Erdglutsch, or Herdhendl, is a German house spirit originating from German folklore of the Alp region, the Upper Palatinate, and Bavaria
Erdhenne
Shouting spirit from German folklore
The Hemann (German: [ˈheːˌman]), also Homann, Hoymann, Hoimann, or Jochhoimann, (Mann = man), is a spirit from German folklore known to scare people through
Hemann
Mammals of the family Leporidae
rabbits as "sexually aberrant". The Easter Bunny is a figure from German folklore that then spread to America and later other parts of the world and
Rabbit
legends, and lyrics. Embracing the myths, traditions, superstitions, and folklore of the plant kingdom. London: Sampson Low, Marston and Company. pp. 185–188
List_of_plants_with_symbolism
Style of Germanic carnival marching band and music
Guggenmusik - Fasnacht total (in German) Geographical distribution on guggemap.at Archived 2010-02-18 at the Wayback Machine (in German) gugge & fasnacht Archived
Guggenmusik
Myths and legends of English culture
English folklore consists of the myths and legends of England, including the region's mythical creatures, traditional recipes, urban legends, proverbs
English_folklore
Small humanoid wood sprites from German folklore
elves, or spirits, described in German folklore as having an intimate connection to trees and the forest. In German, the words Schrat and Waldschrat
Moss_people
Tower in Germany
The Mouse Tower (German: Mäuseturm) is a stone tower on a small island in the Rhine, outside Bingen am Rhein, Germany. The Romans were the first to build
Mouse_Tower
Legendary creature or ghost from German folklore
The Uhaml (German: das Uhaml with neuter article; German: [ˈuːˌhaml̩]) is a spirit from German folktales. It was known among the former Germans of Bohemia
Uhaml
Traditional wintertime festival
cuisine Swedish cuisine The German portal for Grünkohl walks. Information, customs, traditions, history, forum and pubs. (in German) A map and an App for Grünkohl
Grünkohlessen
Dragon or serpent monster in Nordic mythology
translate German sources to produce Þiðreks saga (an Old Norse chivalric saga adapted from the continent from the late 13th c.) In Nordic folklore, specifically
Lindworm
Ghost that causes physical disturbance
In German folklore and ghostlore, a poltergeist (/ˈpoʊltərˌɡaɪst/ or /ˈpɒltərˌɡaɪst/; German: [ˈpɔltɐɡaɪ̯st] ; 'rumbling ghost' or 'noisy spirit') is
Poltergeist
German pirate (1360–1401)
they named themselves "Likedeelers" (lit. 'equal sharers'). Within German folklore, Störtebecker is a legendary figure similar to Robin Hood, stealing
Klaus_Störtebeker
Spirit in Russian folklore
serpent"), among other names, are variations of the firedrake-myth in Slavic folklore, said to appear as sparking streaks of fire in the sky akin to shooting
Fiery serpents in Slavic folklore
Fiery_serpents_in_Slavic_folklore
Local stories and customs of peoples in Switzerland
rich and varied folklore tradition. The study of folklore (Folkloristics) is known as Volkskunde in German. The study of Swiss folklore originates in the
Swiss_folklore
Folklore from Punjab
Punjabi folklore (more particularly its folksongs) is a core part of the Punjabi culture. Other important components of Punjabi folklore are farces, anecdotes
Punjabi_folklore
Household spirit in Scottish folklore
gruagach (Scottish Gaelic), is a household spirit or hobgoblin from Scottish folklore that is said to come out at night while the owners of the house are asleep
Brownie_(folklore)
GERMAN FOLKLORE
GERMAN FOLKLORE
Surname or Lastname
Irish
Irish : variant of Gorman 1.English : variant of Gorman 2.Altered spelling of German Gehrmann.
Boy/Male
Australian, French, Latin
From Germany
Boy/Male
American, Australian, British, Chinese, Danish, English, French, German, Latin, Portuguese, Spanish, Swedish, Teutonic
Warrior; Brotherly; From Germany; Brother
Surname or Lastname
Irish
Irish : variant of Gorman 1.English : variant of Gorman 2.German : variant of German.
Surname or Lastname
English
English : variant spelling of German.German : see Gierman.
Male
French
French form of Roman Latin Germanus, GERMAIN means "from Germany."
Girl/Female
French
German. From Germany.
Surname or Lastname
English
English : ethnic name from Old French germain ‘German’ (Latin Germanus). This sometimes denoted an actual immigrant from Germany, but was also used to refer to a person who had trade or other connections with German-speaking lands. The Latin word Germanus is of obscure and disputed origin; the most plausible of the etymologies that have been proposed is that the people were originally known as the ‘spear-men’, with Germanic gÄ“r, gÄr ‘spear’ as the first element.English (of Norman origin) : from the Old French personal name Germain (see Germain).Americanized spelling of Spanish Germán or Hungarian Germán, cognates of 2.German : from the saint’s name German(us). See also Germann.Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic) : Russianized variant of Hermann.Greek : reduced form of Germanos, a Greek personal name, bestowed in honor of saints of the Eastern Church distinct from St. Germain: in particular, St. Germanos in the 8th century, liturgical poet and patriarch of Constantinople. The Greek surname can also denote someone associated with Germany or someone with blond hair.
Surname or Lastname
Dutch and North German
Dutch and North German : variant of Bormann.English : variant of Bowerman.
Male
Italian
Italian form of Roman Latin Germanus, GERMANO means "from Germany."
Male
Russian
(Герман) Russian form of Roman Latin Germanus, GERMAN means "from Germany."
Surname or Lastname
English, German, and Swiss German
English, German, and Swiss German : variant of German.German : variant of Gehrmann.
Boy/Male
French
German.
Boy/Male
American, Australian, British, English, French, German, Latin
From Germany
Male
English
 English name derived from Latin Hermanus, HERMAN means "army man." Compare with another form of Herman.
Boy/Male
French
German.
Boy/Male
French Latin
German, or from Germany.
Girl/Female
Australian, French, German, Italian, Latin, Portuguese
From Germany
Surname or Lastname
English (eastern counties)
English (eastern counties) : apparently a variant of German.
Surname or Lastname
Slovenian
Slovenian : probably from a medieval form of the personal name Herman, from German Hermann.English : variant spelling of German.
GERMAN FOLKLORE
GERMAN FOLKLORE
Girl/Female
Indian
Fair haired, Blonde
Boy/Male
Hindu
Fragrance
Surname or Lastname
English
English : from either of two Norman personal names: Otoïs, composed of the Germanic elements od ‘prosperity’, ‘riches’ + widis (from wid ‘wide’ or witu ‘wood’), or Otewi, in which the second element is wīg ‘war’.
Male
English
Anglicized form of Hebrew unisex Abiyah, ABIA means "Yahweh is my father." In the bible, this is the name of a son of Samuel, the mother of Hezekiah, a member of the tribe of Benjamin, a king of Judah, and several other characters.Â
Boy/Male
Hindu
Ten-armed
Boy/Male
Hindu, Indian
Victory
Boy/Male
Welsh
Legendary son of Seithved.
Girl/Female
Hindu
Name of a river
Girl/Female
Australian
Yellow Horse
Girl/Female
German, Italian, Latin
Flower
GERMAN FOLKLORE
GERMAN FOLKLORE
GERMAN FOLKLORE
GERMAN FOLKLORE
GERMAN FOLKLORE
pl.
of Germen
n.
Of or pertaining to Germany.
pl.
of Gemma
a.
Of or pertaining to Normandy or to the Normans; as, the Norman language; the Norman conquest.
n.
A characteristic of the Germans; a characteristic German mode, doctrine, etc.; rationalism.
n.
The modern dialects spoken in the north of Germany, taken collectively; modern Low German. See Low German, under German.
n.
The Permian period. See Chart of Geology.
n.
A native or one of the people of Germany.
pl.
of Herma
pl.
of Germen
n.
Of or pertaining to Germany; as, the Germanic confederacy.
n.
A social party at which the german is danced.
pl.
of Merman
n.
The German language.
n.
A merman; the male of the mermaid.
n.
A yeoman.
n.
A leman.
a.
See Germane.
pl.
of German
n.
See Germ.