čert
demonic Czech single tradition · 1
The čert (Devil) is a companion of Saint Nicholas or svatý Mikuláš in the Czech Republic. These characters act as a foil to the benevolent Christmas gift-bringer, threatening to thrash or abduct disobedient children.
Relationships
- co occurs with
- anděl, Rubbels, Hanstrapp, Père Fouettard, Krampus, Befana, Knecht Ruprecht, Parkelj, Klaubauf, Bartel, Pelzebock, Pelznickel, Belzeniggl, Belsnickel, Schmutzli, Rumpelklas, Bellzebub, Hans Muff, Drapp, Buzebergt, Zwarte Piet
- serves
- svatý Mikuláš
Mentioned by
- Krampus
- Befana
- Knecht Ruprecht
- Parkelj
- Klaubauf
- Bartel
- Pelzebock
- Pelznickel
- Belzeniggl
- Belsnickel
- Schmutzli
- Rumpelklas
- Bellzebub
- Hans Muff
- Drapp
- Buzebergt
and 1 more
Sources
wikipedia (1)
Source passages
“In the Czech Republic, Saint Nicholas or svatý Mikuláš is accompanied by the čert (Devil) and anděl (Angel).”
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