Josef Probst Rauhnächte in the Bavarian Forest Myths, Oracles, Legends, and Traditions

This book contains a comprehensive collection about the Rauhnächte in the Bavarian Forest:

• When the twelve Rauhnächte occur and their significance.
• Rauhnächte throughout the year, such as Good Friday night, St. Andrew's night, and All Souls' night.
• Customs, rituals, and oracles that are performed on specific nights during this time.
• Detailed descriptions of the Rauhnachts figures, such as the bloody Dammerl, the Luzier, and the wild host.
• Rauhnächte among the Celts, Germans, and Christians.
• The spectacular Glaslrucka with many accompanying eerie stories.

This book allows us to glimpse into the mystical world of our ancestors during the Rauhnachts period. It explores how they perceived and utilized this dark time of year to look into the future and attempt to alter their fate. Even today, we can benefit from this knowledge.