#FolkloreMoment : Once, a "Wild Maiden", a spirit of the mountains, fell in love with a farmer - but the farmer was already married.
But the farmer's wife knew how vengeful the Wild Maidens could be if their wishes were thwarted in any way. Thus, she was careful never to display the slightest bit of jealousy, handed over all her conjugal rights, and even made sure that the Wild Maiden was comfortable when sleeping in the bed.
In gratitude, the Wild Maiden blessed the farm and the descendants of the farmer when she finally left.
#Austria #folktale #folklore
https://archive.org/details/mythenundsagenau00krai/page/394/mode/2up?view=theater
But the farmer's wife knew how vengeful the Wild Maidens could be if their wishes were thwarted in any way. Thus, she was careful never to display the slightest bit of jealousy, handed over all her conjugal rights, and even made sure that the Wild Maiden was comfortable when sleeping in the bed.
In gratitude, the Wild Maiden blessed the farm and the descendants of the farmer when she finally left.
#Austria #folktale #folklore
https://archive.org/details/mythenundsagenau00krai/page/394/mode/2up?view=theater
Jürgen Hubert •
Dr. Zalka Csenge Virág •