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Lussi: Santa Lucia's Dark Predecessor
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Length:
47 minutes
Released:
Dec 10, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
Just in time for Santa Lucia's Day (13 December) we look at Lussi, the sorceress who rides with her ghoulish brood at the Solstice, bringing destruction to homes unprepared for the coming winter, carrying off naughty children, and those who mistreated their animals during the year. Lussi leads a version of the brood known as the Wild Hunt, and bears a lot of similarity to other European winter hags like Frau Holle and Frau Perchta.
Released:
Dec 10, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode
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