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Frau Holda As Personification of Reason

Frau Holda was a figure in German folklore who personified reason and wisdom. She was seen as a benevolent figure who watched over and protected children at night. Some scholars have argued that Frau Holda represented an older pagan goddess who was Christianized over time to become a more positive maternal figure.

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Frau Holda As Personification of Reason

Frau Holda was a figure in German folklore who personified reason and wisdom. She was seen as a benevolent figure who watched over and protected children at night. Some scholars have argued that Frau Holda represented an older pagan goddess who was Christianized over time to become a more positive maternal figure.

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Frau Holda as the Personification of Reason. List, Edgar A Philological Quarterly; Jan 1, 1953; 32, ProQuest pg.

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