Elusive Legendary Mist Witches Who Can Be As Wise As Dangerous
A. Sutherland - AncientPages.com - The belief in "White Women" is prevalent across northwestern Europe, especially in the Netherlands, France, and Belgium, where they have their respective names. In France, they are called "Dames Blanches," particularly in the Lorraine region near the German border.
Often seen as the ghosts of witches or spirits of those who met tragic ends, they invite deep contemplation. Whether they were entities that haunted and scared, seeking revenge, people in Western Europe have long feared them.
In some European societies, women who engaged in fortunetelling and predicting the future held high respect, often becoming priestesses. Known as "wise women," their influence was so profound that communities continued to honor them at their graves even after their passing. What ancient truths and mysteries form the foundation of these age-old stories dedicated to the legendary mist witches?
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