Räzel
demonic single tradition · 1
The Schrat as Waldgeist is physically described as hairy in commentary by Karl Joseph Simrock, and is equated with Räzel. The trait of the single joined eyebrow, is held to be common to the woodland schrat, the Alp, and sorcerers.
When
- First attested
- 500 CE
- Attested period
- 500 – 1500
Relationships
- co occurs with
- Schratln, Strudeli, Strätteli, Waldschrat
Mentioned by
Sources
wikipedia (1)
Source passages
“The Schrat as Waldgeist is physically described as hairy in commentary by Karl Joseph Simrock, and is equated with Räzel (described further under § Nightmare demons); in particular, the trait of the single joined eyebrow, is held to be common to the woodland schrat, the Alp, and sorcerers”
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