Thimsternisse provides information about magic and folklore in the Netherlands and surrounding countries. I believe in universal principles, but I also believe that they can be, and are, expressed differently in different cultures and areas. This Wild Hunt article illustrates that idea neatly. The land has its own magic. The whispers of the rolling hills … Continue reading Views on local magic and the spirit of place – via The Wild Hunt
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New this month – January and February 2016
The last few months have been very quiet due to everyday work and study...still, some neat information about relevant subjects have been added. Added new content to the death culture page - a proper introduction and some info about Dutch folklore and archeology. Added a ton of information about healing magic.
New this month – November and December 2015
Off to the dark nights of Midwinter! I'll leave you with some new additions to the site - a lot more will surely follow next year. Happy Yule! Added a dozen or so new images to the gallery of witches and witchcraft There's a new item added to the Well of Knowledge: the Calendar. The … Continue reading New this month – November and December 2015
New this month – September & October 2015
Pfff, what a season...lots of work, and going out with a bang (i.e. sickness). Slowly coming back, and sorting my life out. Meanwhile, this little site is steadily growing. Added Temple of Kessel to the Sacred and Magical places page. Added Mugwort and Lily-of-the-Valley to the Flora page. More information about Hercules Magusanus. New folk … Continue reading New this month – September & October 2015
New this month: July/Augustus 2015
Haven't done much here this summer...busy with lots of other stuff. But as you can see I did expand the website with a new category. Autumn is the season of hard work, and this website will be no exception. I have lots of information that I want to share! New category: Folktales. Only one tale … Continue reading New this month: July/Augustus 2015
New this month: June 2015
This is a monthly blog post to keep up with all the new information, images, sources, etc. posted on this website - here you have all the new stuff, neatly summed up! - Added wormwood to the Flora section. - Additional information about the situla in the Death Culture article. - Added a new … Continue reading New this month: June 2015
Large Stone Age grave field discovered in Dalfsen (Netherlands)
Big archeological news from the Netherlands: in Dalfsen (province Overijssel) a large grave field has been found, possibly the largest of its kind found until now. The 5000 years old field belongs to the Funnelbeaker culture, which is named after the typically shaped beakers found in the area (Nort-central Europe) where they lived. In the … Continue reading Large Stone Age grave field discovered in Dalfsen (Netherlands)
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