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This category contains everything on Witchcraft & Folklore related to the Maier files series. Many aspects of witches and witchcraft are explored.

The case of the benandanti, good walkers

Benandanti. Carlo Ginzburg,  is a noted Italian historian and proponent of the field of microhistory and medieval culture. In 1966, he published The Night Battles, an examination of the benandanti visionary folk tradition found in sixteenth- and seventeenth-century Friuli in northeastern Italy. He returned to looking at the visionary traditions of early modern Europe for his 1989 book Ecstasies: Deciphering the Witches’ Sabbath. Italian Inquisition One of...
Traute Rose with the text "Wo bist du, Traute?"

The Enigmatic Traute Rose: A Heartfelt Tribute

In the labyrinthine tales of the Maier Files series, few characters stand out as vividly and enigmatically as Traute Rose. A key member of the Hexekommando during World War II, Traute’s blend of intelligence, bravery, and mysterious allure has captivated readers and left an indelible mark on the story’s intricate tapestry. Today, we are thrilled to present a heartfelt tribute to Traute Rose, set to the...

The Green Fairy’s Secret: Unraveling the Mystical Herb of a Forgotten Monastery

At Maier Files Tidbits, we delve into the enigmatic and the unexplained, where history intertwines with the supernatural. In the remote mountains of Auvergne-RhĂ´ne-Alpes, France, amidst the crumbling ruins of an ancient monastery, a peculiar discovery whispers of secrets long buried. A plant, steeped in bitter mystique, grows wild among the stones of Chartreuse de Bonnefoy, a once-thriving Carthusian enclave. Known to some as the harbinger...
Birgid cross

The mysterious Brigid

  To fully grasp a Deity, you need to make an effort to understand the heritage and characteristics of the very first people to worship that Deity. Brigid the Celtic goddess Brigid originated in the pantheon of the Celtic people—the inhabitants of Ireland and the British Isles. Similar to Brigid, the history of these folks is mysterious and multifaceted. You can somewhat decipher what’s going on,...
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The Rune Row

The rune row or runic alphabet is not an alphabet comparable to the Greek or Roman alphabets. The rune row begins with another set of letters—f, u, th, a, r, k—and thus the rune row is called the Futhark. The order of the runes in this rune row was found on Gotland. On the Kylver stone, and on other items like the Vadstenabracteate and the Grumpanbracteate....
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The secrets of the Crow

Hrafn The Bird Goddess is believed to be the earliest and best-documented deity. During the Paleolithic period (Old Stone Age), carved figurines and cave paintings began to appear in a vast area that stretched from the Pyrenees of France to Lake Baikal in Siberia, just north of Mongolia. Crows are mentioned in the mythology of many cultures throughout the world and are frequently depicted as  guides...

The Whispering Nights

As the sun reaches its lowest ebb and the longest night descends, a different kind of time begins. From December 21st through January 6th, the fabric of our world grows thin. This is the time of the Raunächte—the Rough Nights, the Smoky Nights, the time when the wheel of the year grinds to a halt, and the unseen world bleeds into our own. The very name...

The Young Witch

Look carefully at a small anonymous panel painting from the late fifteenth century, housed in Leipzig. A naked girl with long blonde hair has placed a bleeding heart in a small box. With her right hand she scatters sparks of love over the heart, while simultaneously extinguishing this fire of love with drops of water from a sponge. Specialists have called this painting The Enchantment by...
Saxon sorcery mug featuring neon glowing runes and Gudrun logo design, part of the Maier Files collection.

Unlock the Power of Saxon Sorcery with the New Maier Files Ritual Mug!

The Maier Files series has always drawn from deep wells of ancient wisdom, forgotten symbols, and arcane power. Now, you can bring that energy into your everyday life with the new Maier Files Ritual Mug—an intricately designed piece featuring symbols of Saxon sorcery, runic power, and the mystical essence of Gudrun, a character who embodies unyielding strength in the face of any challenge. The Mug Design:...
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Walpurgisnacht

In the last days of paganism in Germany, the druids’ sacrifices were subject to punishment by death at the hands of the literalist Christians. Nevertheless, at the beginning of springtime the “druids” and the populace sought to regain the peaks of the mountains so that they could make their sacrifices or experience their celebrations at these remote locations, intimidating and chasing off the Christians (usually through...
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Walpurgisnacht the day after

Bible quote from Book Exodus 22:18  “Don’t allow a female sorcerer to live.” Most legends and history intertwine and are inclusive of many items woven into a subject. As already said in previous post yesterday – https://www.maier-files.com/walpurgisnacht/  -, Walpurgis has many legends and stories very few which are true and have cost many innocent people their lives. If your garden or farm prospered better than your...

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