Berchta
Americannoun
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It may be that the character meant is the old German spinning goddess Berchta.
From Principles Of Political Economy by Lalor, John J. (John Joseph)
Dame Berchta came again, and taking pity on him, commanded one of her children to restore his sight.
From The Science of Fairy Tales An Inquiry into Fairy Mythology by Hartland, Edwin Sidney
Merely that he should marry the Princess Berchta!
From The Fawn Gloves by Jerome, Jerome K. (Jerome Klapka)
They solemnized the return of the fiery sun wheel; they traced in those solstice days the operations on earth of Odin and Berchta.
From Christmas A Story by Solon, Leon V. (Leon Victor)
The feast of Holda, or Berchta, during the first twelve days of January, was an especial period for those sports.
From Folkways A Study of the Sociological Importance of Usages, Manners, Customs, Mores, and Morals by Sumner, William Graham
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