Getreidedrache
demonic underworld German folklore single tradition · 1
A type of Drak known as the crop dragon, grain dragon, or wheat dragon, it brings its owner loads of cereals. It often appears as a wet or freezing chicken at the wayside, and if taken home to warm by the fireplace, it will bring grain as gratitude. The Getreidedrache transports grain in an eggshell or nutshell and may discard part of its load during flight.
When
- First attested
- 1500 CE
- Attested period
- 1500 – 2020
- Historical notes
- Part of early modern European folklore, particularly in German-speaking regions.
Relationships
- aspect of
- drak
- manifests as
- wet or freezing chicken
- co occurs with
- Gelddrache
Mentioned by
Sources
wikipedia (1)
Source passages
“Another is the Getreidedrache, Korndrache or Weizendrache (crop dragon, grain dragon, and wheat dragon respectively) which is also known as Roggenkatze (rye cat).”
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