Deitsch -- Pennsylvania German -- Heathenry

Rob's Blog – May 2009 Archive (2)

Dreizehdachs

This comes to us through Braucherei and Pennsylvania German oral tradition:

Overnight tonight we will observe the annual visit by the Frost Giant known to us only as Dreizehdachs. Dunner (Thor) will beat him back and bring us that much closer to the time when it's safe to plant anything outdoors.

There are still two Frost Giants yet to visit.

Some people refer to these as Frost Spirits (vs. Frost Giants) left over from the Wild Hunt after Holle's… Continue

Added by Rob on May 12, 2009 at 1:28pm — No Comments

Walpurgisnacht 2009

Walpurgisnacht (April 30) is an old German holiday with Heathen roots. The original name of the day was probably lost through time, though Walpurga (or Walburga) became associated with the goddesses Holle and Berchta, who may be regional perceptions of the same goddess.

In Pennsylvania German traditions, Holle remained known to practitioners of Braucherei throughout the centuries. April 30 is seen as the night that marks Her return from the Wild Hunt and the end of the dark half of… Continue

Added by Rob on May 3, 2009 at 11:38am — No Comments