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Translates German folk tales. Tries to learn #Italian .

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The obsessions of some living people are so strong that they can NOPE the souls of the departed right out of their peaceful afterlife!

@germany @folklore
https://www.patreon.com/posts/ghost-stories-of-31962669

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Greeting, myth lovers! For the last week of , our theme is non-cis-het love stories! Which myths feature couples that defy heteronormativity in any way, shape or form? Use the hashtag for boosts. 🏳️‍🌈

Art: Tomb of Niankhkhnum and Khnumhotep

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juergen_hubert ,
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@mythologymonday @mythology @folklore @TarkabarkaHolgy @curiousordinary @wihtlore @FairytalesFood @bevanthomas @FinnFolklorist @Godyssey @GaymerGeek @starrytimepod Alas, German folklore is aggressively heteronormative, so I will have to sit that one out.

And the one tale I've encountered featuring a nonbinary person is... not a happy one.

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@mythologymonday @mythology @folklore @TarkabarkaHolgy @curiousordinary @wihtlore @FairytalesFood @bevanthomas @FinnFolklorist @Godyssey @GaymerGeek @starrytimepod Since it ends up with them being burned at the stake for, basically, quietly being married to a woman and not bothering anyone, I feel it's not in the best spirit of the occasion. 😥

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The knight Ulrich Landschade von Steinach once infiltrated the camp of an enemy sultan with his skill as a harpist.

@germany @folklore
https://www.patreon.com/posts/fortresses-of-46827306

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For a great meal experience, have a mage do the catering!

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https://www.patreon.com/posts/in-emperors-89749245

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Each St. John's Day, the spirit of the river Neckar seeks a sacrifice.

@germany @folklore
https://www.patreon.com/posts/lay-of-giants-34239999

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The Lost City of Pontius Pilate slumbers deep beneath the soil of Bavaria.

But one day it shall rise again!

@germany @folklore
https://www.patreon.com/posts/that-sinking-30536135

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Strange, fiery apparitions can be seen in certain parts of the German countryside at night.

@germany @folklore
https://www.patreon.com/posts/fiery-men-36126048

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The economic establishment will always try to sabotage public domain alternatives to their products.

@germany @folklore
https://www.patreon.com/posts/sacred-waters-35945562

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On a river island close to Berlin, an infamous alchemist plied his trade.

@germany @folklore
https://www.patreon.com/posts/peacock-island-88796707

Part 2 of German folk tale "Peacock Island". Drop me a line if you want a machine-readable transcript!
Part 3 of German folk tale "Peacock Island". Drop me a line if you want a machine-readable transcript!

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Imprisoning spirits in small containers for centuries is a jerk move.

Though frankly, considering how this kobold behaved I can understand.

@germany @folklore
https://www.patreon.com/posts/concerning-part-30538497

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The famous Doctor Paracelsus owed his reputation and wealth to a chance encounter with the Devil.

@austria @folklore
https://www.patreon.com/posts/something-this-76986912

Part 2 of German folk tale "Doctor Paracelsus and the Devil". Drop me a line if you want a machine-readable transcript!

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The vehicles of night hags often are not recognizable as such.

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The Devil will not tolerate any opposition from his employees.

Really, he has a lot in common with the corporate executives of our time.

@germany @folklore
https://www.patreon.com/posts/devils-utensils-66975017

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You may be mostly familiar with dragons as huge, flying reptiles.

But in German folklore, dragon can also be shapechanging trickster spirits!

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https://www.patreon.com/posts/dragon-kobolds-32716369

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At midnight before Ember Sundays, the spirits of all people in a village will walk around the local church - but only few can perceive this procession...

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https://www.patreon.com/posts/sunday-children-86272312

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Against evil spirits, seek sanctuary in prayer.

@germany @folklore
https://www.patreon.com/posts/evil-poodles-33667637

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The "Blessed Maidens" of the Tyrolean Alps are the guardians of the alpine animals.

@austria @folklore
https://www.patreon.com/posts/chamois-maiden-80777238

Part 2 of German folk tale "The Chamois Maiden in the Kalmtal valley". Drop me a line if you want a machine-readable transcript!

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The knight Ulrich Landschade von Steinach once infiltrated the camp of an enemy sultan with his skill as a harpist.

@germany @folklore
https://www.patreon.com/posts/fortresses-of-46827306

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The mysterious gold-seeking people known as "Venetians" were once spotted within the Rauschenbach Valley.

@germany @folklore
https://www.patreon.com/posts/tales-of-sankt-1-87982404

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You don't need a Pokéball to catch a kobold. Any old cap will do!

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Once, the Devil was looking for an honest wife.

...that went about as well as you'd expect.

@germany @folklore
https://www.patreon.com/posts/devil-goes-39519272

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There are an awful lot of "cursed maidens" in German folklore, usually adjcacent to some large amounts of treasure.

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https://www.patreon.com/posts/three-maidens-25966611

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Near Alfhausen, the ghost of an evil publican can be challenged to a race.

He manifests as a hot rod.

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https://www.patreon.com/posts/pole-position-41057785

Part 2 of German folk tale "Alfhausen and the Alkenkrug Pub". Drop me a line if you want a machine-readable transcript!

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Hello, Everyone! Join us for Monday's theme: 🔥Fire! Which myths feature fire? Use the hashtag for boosts. 🔥

Art: patticake1601

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juergen_hubert ,
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@mythologymonday @mythology @folklore @TarkabarkaHolgy @curiousordinary @wihtlore @FairytalesFood @bevanthomas @FinnFolklorist @Godyssey @GaymerGeek @starrytimepod Well, last week's "treasure fire" tales might have been a good fit, but I don't want to get too repetitive.

Let's see what else I can dig up...

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Subcontracting your work to the Devil might condemn your employees to Hell, but it does get the job done!

@poland @folklore
https://www.patreon.com/posts/infernal-works-79140916

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Some headless horsemen can turn into other shapes as well...

@germany @folklore
https://www.patreon.com/posts/headless-41100420

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Is suddenly falling asleep a simple case of narcolepsy - or something more sinister?

@germany @folklore
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In Italy, those who are born with a caul become "Benandanti" or "Good Walkers", and get to fight evil sorcerers in their dreams.

However, their counterparts in northeastern Germany have a far less happy fate.

@germany @folklore
https://www.patreon.com/posts/murderous-dead-82182322

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@independentpen @germany @folklore I haven't, thanks - I might check it out sometime.

However, I have to admit that I rarely listen to podcasts, as they are difficult to fit into my daily schedule.

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The defenders of Dilsberg Castle allegedly once beat back a siege by throwing beehives at the attackers.

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The Black Monk of the Danube was a terrifying specter of doom.

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Part 2 of German folk tale "The Black Monk". Drop me a line if you want a machine-readable transcript!

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One of the miracles of Saint Conrad was regurgitating a poisonous spider alive.

Or maybe the spider was venomous - the source was unclear on this.

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The spirits of some people travel while they are asleep - which might be visible to observers!

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https://www.patreon.com/posts/ride-of-walrider-29623508

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Captured night hags often turn into pretty young girls for some reason.

They also have to obey their captors.

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https://www.patreon.com/posts/ride-of-walrider-34265991

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Be careful about dancing with strangers on your wedding!

@germany @folklore
https://www.patreon.com/posts/devil-abducts-58964047

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The leading cause of breakdowns in the marriages between humans and spirits is disrespectiing each others' boundaries.

@italy @folklore
https://www.patreon.com/posts/loving-fey-48629117

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Using a sieve as a boat, and cow's ribs as oars would not be my first choice of traveling across the waters.

But it seems to work for some people...

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https://www.patreon.com/posts/ride-of-walrider-31277726

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Do not build new facilities on the ruins of an old, haunted monastery - unless you are okay with inheriting their ghosts.

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https://www.patreon.com/posts/ghosts-in-mill-52008960

Part 2 of German folk tale "The Ghosts Haunting the New Mill at the Innerste River". Drop me a line if you want a machine-readable transcript!

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Headless ghosts are a common sight in German folklore.

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https://www.patreon.com/posts/headless-50176377

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In the 17th century, Hell Riders could be seen in the Sorau region.

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If you cannot stop the wrath of a supernatural spirit, then maybe you can at least redirect it to some people you don't care about as much.

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Seeking the assistance of the Devil for help with your financial difficulties is tempting. But it is rarely worth it.

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https://www.patreon.com/posts/devil-summoning-72781252

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Do not get involved in the affairs of the Wild Hunt, lest you be pursued by an ambulatory horse hind.

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https://www.patreon.com/posts/wild-huntsman-44329081

Part 2 of German folk tale "The Wild Huntsman (Magdeburg)". Drop me a line if you want a machine-readable transcript!

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Heaps of money appearing on the road is a perfectly normal phenomenon - in German folklore, at least.

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https://www.patreon.com/posts/treasures-and-28412146

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Many lost souls are happy enough to help the living. But be sure to properly thank them for their services!

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https://www.patreon.com/posts/lighting-way-to-47458631

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The Devil is known for being a master architect. Large constructions such as barns or even churches are but a night's work for him.

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https://www.patreon.com/posts/devil-as-master-55988038

Part 2 of German folk tale "The Devil as a Master Architect". Drop me a line if you want a machine-readable transcript!

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Hello again, Myth Lovers! Join us for tomorrow's theme: Jewels and Riches. Write out a story about a myth that features jewels or riches and use the hashtag for boosts. See you tomorrow! 👑

@mythology @folklore @TarkabarkaHolgy @juergen_hubert @curiousordinary @wihtlore @FairytalesFood @bevanthomas @FinnFolklorist @Godyssey @GaymerGeek @starrytimepod

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@mythologymonday @mythology @folklore @TarkabarkaHolgy @curiousordinary @wihtlore @FairytalesFood @bevanthomas @FinnFolklorist @Godyssey @GaymerGeek @starrytimepod

Oooh, treasure talea! These are fun!

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