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Ich habe schon so viele Sagensammlungen gelesen, aber noch kaum Sekundärliteratur über die Sagenkunde. (comment on Sagen - Fakt, Fiktion oder Fake?: Eine kurze Reise durch zweifelhafte Geschichten vom Mittelalter bis heute)

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Sagen - Fakt, Fiktion oder Fake?: Eine kurze Reise durch zweifelhafte Geschichten vom Mittelalter bis heute - BookWyrm

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Jürgen Hubert @juergen-hubert.mementomori.social.ap.brid.gy · 5h

"Disguised as horrible, devilish figures, they roamed the valley and made use of the fear and dread which the name of the valley instilled in wanderers and the people living nearby." #MythologyMonday wiki.sunkencastles.com/wiki/The_Sto…

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The Stone Cross in the Teufelsthal Valley

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Jürgen Hubert @juergen-hubert.mementomori.social.ap.brid.gy · 6h

"Usually, he disguised himself in the shape of a spice trader or an apothecary journeyman. His eyes were as large as the lenses of spectacles, the face had a coarse coating like the skin of a donkey, and his feet looked like the feet of cows at the front, but they had claws at the back. " […]

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Jürgen Hubert @juergen-hubert.mementomori.social.ap.brid.gy · 7h

Tolkien's interpretation of dwarves is rather different from traditional folklore. How different? Check this video to find out! #Germany #folktale #folklore #Tolkien #dwarf www.youtube.com/watch?v=8I2c_ZXUU6Y

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Jürgen Hubert @juergen-hubert.mementomori.social.ap.brid.gy · 11h

Seriously, this ia a great time to talk to any #NoKings protesters you know, tell them about the #Instagram censorship/blockout, and suggest that the #Fediverse might be a better alternative for organizing such protests.

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Jürgen Hubert @juergen-hubert.mementomori.social.ap.brid.gy · 14h

#WritersCoffeeClub 18th Oct ~ Talk about a time you had a revelation. My initial plan for publishing my translations of German folk tales was to release new editions of "Sunken Castles, Evil Poodles" containing _all_ my translations until a certain deadline, getting bigger and bigger every few […]

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Jürgen Hubert @juergen-hubert.mementomori.social.ap.brid.gy · 16h

Many of you have left #Facebook for very good reasons. But for those who still have a presence there, could you _please_ tell the followers of #BernieSanders about the #Fediverse ? The number of people there who think that founding "new platforms" or have similar takes in the wake of the […]

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Jürgen Hubert @juergen-hubert.mementomori.social.ap.brid.gy · 18/10/2026

Try out this neat trick for learning the winning lottery numbers! On a second thought, don't. In fact, forget I said anything! #Germany #folktale #folklore #ghost #ghoststory #magic wiki.sunkencastles.com/wiki/Another…

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Another Summoning

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Jürgen Hubert @juergen-hubert.mementomori.social.ap.brid.gy · 17/10/2026

As I am preparing for the "2nd printing" version of my previous books which include some errata, I took the opportunity to adjust the cover slightly. I didn't want to alter the cover too much (or else people might believe this is an entirely new edition) […] [Original post on mementomori.social]

The previous cover of "Sunken Castles, Evil Poodles".

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Jürgen Hubert @juergen-hubert.mementomori.social.ap.brid.gy · 17/10/2026

#WritersCoffeeClub Oct 17 What are the defining traits of your niche in your genre? Well, that depends on how you define my "niche". Is it "translations of German folk tales, with commentary"? Because that field is so small with so few participants that I might as well say "whatever I make up […]

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Jürgen Hubert @juergen-hubert.tomes.tchncs.de.ap.brid.gy · 17/10/2026

I don't really have the _time_ to learn much about architecture. Yet somehow, I can never resist taking books on architecture whenever I see one in a Little Free Library... 😅 #Bookstodon (comment on Andrea Palladio, 1508-1580)

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Jürgen Hubert @juergen-hubert.mementomori.social.ap.brid.gy · 17/10/2026

Frage an deutsche Autoren im Selbstverlag: Man muss ja immer im Impressum eines Buches eine Adresse angeben, aber natürlich will man hier nicht seine Privatadresse reinschreiben. In der Vergangenheit habe ich hier einen "Autorenservice" verwendet, aber die Firma die ich verwendet habe scheint […]

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Jürgen Hubert @juergen-hubert.mementomori.social.ap.brid.gy · 17/10/2026

#WritersCoffeeClub Oct. 16: How do you feel about people reading your works without buying a personal copy? I am completely fine with it. 1. While the income from book sales is nice, I basically consider them marketing vehicles for my Patreon campaign where the bulk of my income comes from. 2 […]

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Jürgen Hubert @juergen-hubert.mementomori.social.ap.brid.gy · 17/10/2026

The gifts of the spirits can last for a long, long time if treated correctly. But if you break their taboos, their magic will fade away. #Italy #folktale #folklore wiki.sunkencastles.com/wiki/The_Sal…

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Jürgen Hubert @juergen-hubert.mementomori.social.ap.brid.gy · 16/10/2026

I have collected some errata for my books. If you have spotted any other errors, please drop me a line! I will soon do a "second printing" version of my previous books. www.patreon.com/sunkencastles/posts…

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Jürgen Hubert @juergen-hubert.mementomori.social.ap.brid.gy · 16/10/2026

As I go through the spam messages reaching my online contact form, and make a list of IP addresses to block, I wonder: How many of these IP addresses are from Wifi-capable televisions and other "smart home" devices which have been hijacked by bot farms? sunkencastles.com/contact

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Contact

If you have any questions about my work or German folklore in general, feel free to contact me!

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Jürgen Hubert @juergen-hubert.mementomori.social.ap.brid.gy · 15/10/2026

Have you considered reviewing my books on #BookWyrm or #NeoDB, the #Fediverse alternatives for reviewing and organizing your books and other media?

My books "Sunken Castles, Evil Poodles" and "Lurkers at the Threshold", put on display on my couch.

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Jürgen Hubert @juergen-hubert.mementomori.social.ap.brid.gy · 15/10/2026

Become a Patreon supporter of "Sunken Castles, Evil Poodles", and you will get newly translated German folk tales every week! If you subscribe at the "Scholar" level, you will also get PDF and EBUB compilations of all 800+ translations of the folk tales I have translated so far. And if you […]

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Pottery by Osa @potterybyosa.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy · 13/10/2026

I often look to traditional Nigerian pottery forms for inspiration. The pot on the left is a vessel from the Nupe tribe. I’ve read as extensively as I can about how they may have been used by it never makes sense to me. First of all, the pots are quite large […] [Original post on mastodon.social]

A ln earthy decorative pottery vessel with a rounded bod and narrow neck that flares upward into a bowl. The surface features intricate patterns and coloration, showcasing traditional craftsmanship.

A decorative ceramic vase with a rounded body and narrow neck that flares upward to a small spouted bowl. The vase features a reddish-brown finish with intricate geometric patterns in turquoise.

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Jürgen Hubert @juergen-hubert.mementomori.social.ap.brid.gy · 14/10/2026

Jesus fanfiction long predates American Evangelicalism. It predates the Bible itself - and, in fact, it was one of the major reasons why the Bible was codified in the first place. German folklore, too, has a quite a few examples, and I will share a few select tales in November on my Patreon […]

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Jürgen Hubert @juergen-hubert.mementomori.social.ap.brid.gy · 14/10/2026

Many ghosts need to be blessed by the living in order to pass on. ...a little deception to get that blessing isn't actually discouraged. #Germany #folktale #folklore #ghost #ghoststory wiki.sunkencastles.com/wiki/The_Sne…

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The Sneezing Maiden

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Jürgen Hubert @juergen-hubert.mementomori.social.ap.brid.gy · 14/10/2026

After the #AfD and #BSW parties received the majority of seats in the #SaxonyAnhalt state parliament, their very _first_ order of business was to appease their paymasters in #Russia . Even though support for #Ukraine is handled at the federal level in #Germany . Traitors, all […]

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Karen Attiah @karenattiah.bsky.social · 14/10/2026

It is really chilling to see how quickly Black, Caribbean, and African writers and academics have become the global face of AI use and accusations of plagiarism. For such a serious charge, @vauhinivara.bsky.social's article rests on...a Pangram scan. www.theatlantic.com/books/2026/1...

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Yet Another Literary Prizewinner Seems to Be AI

The prestigious Caine Prize, announced last week, went to a story with many red flags.

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Jürgen Hubert @juergen-hubert.mementomori.social.ap.brid.gy · 14/10/2026

The Dead are onery at the best of times. So when you have reasons to deal with them, it's best to adhere to well-established rites precisely. #WyrdWednesday wiki.sunkencastles.com/wiki/The_Sum…

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The Summoning of the Dead

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Jürgen Hubert @juergen-hubert.mementomori.social.ap.brid.gy · 14/10/2026

To those who need to hear it: Be kind to yourself. Don't measure your current situation and problems against the heroic self-image and heady visions of your future you had when you were younger. Life constantly throws curveballs at us, and we cannot possibly predict it all - indeed, even the […]

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Grosses @grosses.chaos.social.ap.brid.gy · 14/10/2026

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