Baschäinjel
nature_spirit forest Transylvanian Saxon folklore single tradition · 1
Baschäinjel, also known as Baschgrîs or Baschmôter, is a female wood sprite with shaggy fluttering hair, large fiery eyes and very big teeth. She is used to scare children. Accordingly, a person looking dishevelled and unkempt was called Baschäinjel in 19th century Transylvania.
When
- First attested
- 1800 CE
- Attested period
- 1800 – 1800
- Historical notes
- Attested in 19th century Transylvania.
Relationships
- co occurs with
- Waldmaide, Lea, Baschgrîs, Baschmôter
Mentioned by
Sources
wikipedia (1)
Source passages
“Baschgrîs ("shrub grandmother"), Baschmôter ("shrub mother") or Baschäinjel ("shrub angel") in Transylvanian Saxon dialect. The standard German names would be Buschgroßmutter, Buschmutter, and Buschengel respectively.”
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