Hehmann
nature_spirit earth Bohemian single tradition · 1
A spirit dwelling in the cornfields of Northern Bohemia that shrilly shouts 'heh'. Those who dare to answer with the same shout will experience 'aufhocken' as the Hehmann leaps on their neck.
Relationships
- co occurs with
- Egelsee-Hüper, Ropenkerl, Heitmännchen, Homännchen, Hojemännlein, Hoymann
- equivalent to
- Homann
Mentioned by
Sources
wikipedia (1)
Source passages
“In Northern Bohemia, the Hehmann dwells in the cornfield and shrilly shouts 'heh'. Those who dare to answer with the same shout will experience 'aufhocken'. The Hehmann leaps on their neck.”
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