daemon metallicus
nature_spirit underworld German folklore single tradition · 1
The daemon metallicus is a "metallurgical or mine demon" responsible for depositing rich veins of ore, specifically rich silver ore. It is identified as code for German Bergmännlein, meaning "mountain manikin", a general term for earth spirit or mine spirit.
When
- First attested
- 1530 CE
- Attested period
- 1530 – 1563
- Historical notes
- Described by Georgius Agricola in Bermanus, sive, de re metallica.
Relationships
- co occurs with
- cobelos, daemon subterraneus, Berggeist
- syncretized with
- Bergmännlein
Mentioned by
Sources
wikipedia (1)
Source passages
“did delve into a limited discussion on the "metallurgical or mine demon" (dæmon metallicus) touching on the "Corona rosacea" mine disaster (cf. § Rosenkranz mine, Annaberg) and the framework of Psellosian demonology”
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