Schmutzli
demonic Switzerland single tradition · 1
Schmutzli is a "dark" or threatening companion figure of Saint Nicholas in the German-speaking part of Switzerland. These characters act as a foil to the benevolent Christmas gift-bringer, threatening to thrash or abduct disobedient children.
Relationships
- co occurs with
- Rumpelklas, Bellzebub, Hans Muff, Drapp, Buzebergt, Zwarte Piet, čert, anděl, Rubbels, Hanstrapp, Père Fouettard, Krampus, Befana, Knecht Ruprecht, Parkelj, Klaubauf, Bartel, Pelzebock, Pelznickel, Belzeniggl, Belsnickel
- serves
- Saint Nicholas
Mentioned by
Sources
wikipedia (1)
Source passages
“The corresponding figure in the Netherlands and Flanders is called Zwarte Piet or Black Pete, and in Swiss-German folklore Schmutzli, (schmutz meaning dirt).”
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