"Byleauwe" are the pre-Christian folk traditions of Friesland (Frisia) which were derived from the larger Germanic traditions. These beliefs, influencing and being influenced by the newer Christian faith, now consist of many interwoven folktales and superstitions regarding supernatural beings such as devils, spooks, and ghosts; "white ladies" who lived underground and kidnapped travelers in the night; a more beneficent category of female spirits who provided help to travelers in distress; and elves, witches, wizards, and trolls. Byleauwe are still sparsely practiced, especially in rural areas and the forested region of Friesland. The word "byleauwe" roughly translates to "superstition". |
"Byleauwe" are the pre-Christian folk traditions of Friesland (Frisia) which were derived from the larger Germanic traditions. These beliefs, influencing and being influenced by the newer Christian faith, now consist of many interwoven folktales and superstitions regarding supernatural beings such as devils, spooks, and ghosts; "white ladies" who lived underground and kidnapped travelers in the night; a more beneficent category of female spirits who provided help to travelers in distress; and elves, witches, wizards, and trolls. Byleauwe are still sparsely practiced, especially in rural areas and the forested region of Friesland. The word "byleauwe" roughly translates to "superstition". |
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