Baschmôter
nature_spirit forest Transylvanian Saxon folklore single tradition · 1
Baschmôter, also known as Waldfrau, appears dressed in white to woodcutters and drives them away from their work, particularly when they are doing something forbidden. She might give a stern warning at first before punishing the repeated act by causing a landslide. To her favorite humans, the Baschmôter might gift the Springgras.
When
- First attested
- 1800 CE
- Attested period
- 1800 – 1800
- Historical notes
- Attested in 19th century Transylvania.
Relationships
- co occurs with
- Baschäinjel, Baschgrîs
- syncretized with
- Hel
Mentioned by
Sources
wikipedia (1)
Source passages
“The Baschmôter, also called Waldfrau ("forest woman"), appears dressed in white to woodcutters and drives them away from their work, particularly when doing something forbidden such as littering the forest or smoking in the woods.”
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