Witte Wiwer
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The witte Wiwer, also known as witte Wîwer, witte Wiewer or witte Wiver, are legendary creatures from (Low) German folklore similar to but distinct from the weiße Frauen. They dwell in the earth, under shrubs, in small hills, in forest clearings, or beneath the roots of old trees. They might exchange unbaptized newborn children for changelings if there is no light burning beside the cradle at night, warding them off.
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Relationships
- co occurs with
- Sibyllen, White Lady, Witte Wieven, White Goddess, Weiße Frauen
- enemy of
- wilde Jägerin, wilde Jagd, de oll Fru Waur, de oll Węderhex Waur
- cognate of
- Dames Blanches
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wikipedia (3)
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“Witte Wiwer”
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“Witte Wiwer (White Women of Low German mythology, similar)”
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