Erdhenne
nature_spirit earth German single tradition · 1
The Erdhenne is a German house spirit originating from German folklore of the Alp region, the Upper Palatinate, and Bavaria. The name translates literally to "Earth Hen" in German. It is also known by several alternate names including Coluber domesticus, Erdhühnlein, Erdglucke, Erdglutsch, and Herdhendl.
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“the Erdhenne remains unseen, only communicating with the inhabitants of its home by clucking loudly, as if calling chicks. By this, they alert the inhabitants of dangers threatening them or the house...appears as an old, ash grey, shaggy hen”
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