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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.

When fiction becomes reality, Black Lodges

In the occult scene of the late nineteenth and mid twentieth centuries, a black lodge was a term for occult orders and secret societies dedicated to the study and routine of evil magick. Many of the occult authors of this period treat the presence and activities of the Black Lodges as a matter of common knowledge. They discuss in detail the contrasts between the genuine way...

A Turning Point in the Witch Hunts

In The Maier Files series, the character Albruna Gudrun leads the “Hexenkommando,” an elite force of “witch” girls. These characters significantly influence the plot, reflecting the historical and esoteric undertones prevalent in the series. Drawing on this theme, we delve into Cautio Criminalis, a key work that addressed the real historical witch trials that devastated Germany in the early modern period. Historical Context In the 16th...
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...
twelve night of Yule with Holle

Holle and the twelve days of Yule

Holle the goddesses and Yule. Frau Holle is connected to springs, wells and lakes, where she lives in a land on the bottom of the water. She is also connected with the fog. Holle can be seen as a bright shape drifting in the fog, and her fog maidens are “die Hollen”, who move over the land to come to the aid of women and children....
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Albruna

In ancient times the Maidenschaft (Society of maidens) was organized in 4 groups, which are the Hexas (the lowest group), the Drudas, the Walas and finally the Albrunas. The Hexas group had as their duty the care and preservation of the eternal flame. These Hexas were also initiated into herbology and arts of animal-healing. DRUDAS The DRUDAS, however, provided service as “Wise Women.” They were counselors...
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 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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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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European Witch-Craze

Thou shalt not suffer a witch to live. —EXODUS 22:18 The European witch-craze. Evil thrives on lies, the most malignant of which have drained all through populations and nations—even the world—with devastating consequences. Nothing is more dangerous on this planet than a mob of idiots and ignorant human beings using their childish, literalist mind-set! What follows is a mere glimpse of the misery wrought by the...
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Holle: a nearly absolute power?

Hella, Hel, known to all Germanic peoples, including the Goths as Hellarunester. A Gothic word for “witch” was Haljoruna. The name itself stems from a root meaning “to hide”. The word Hellirunar describes people who ‘rune’ (Speak, sing, whisper) with Hel/Helja, the goddess and realm of the underworld. “Hell”, in its original meaning is the hidden realm, the dark and foggy place where the dead and...
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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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