Parkelj

demonic Slovenia single tradition · 1

Parkelj is a "dark" or threatening companion figure of Saint Nicholas in Slovenia, Friuli, Croatia, and Hungary. These characters act as a foil to the benevolent Christmas gift-bringer, threatening to thrash or abduct disobedient children.

Relationships

co occurs with: Klaubauf, Bartel, Pelzebock, Pelznickel, Belzeniggl, Belsnickel, Schmutzli, Rumpelklas, Bellzebub, Hans Muff, Drapp, Buzebergt, Zwarte Piet, čert, anděl, Rubbels, Hanstrapp, Père Fouettard, Krampus, Befana, Knecht Ruprecht
serves: Saint Nicholas

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Mentioned by

Krampus
Befana
Knecht Ruprecht

Sources

wikipedia (1)

Companions of Saint Nicholas

Source passages

“Names for the "dark" or threatening companion figure include: Knecht Ruprecht in Germany, Krampus in Austria, Bavaria, Parkelj in Slovenia, Friuli, Croatia, Hungary (spelled Krampusz);”
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