Púca means spirit/ghost in Irish, with origins dating back to 8th century. Can have dark or white fur and shapeshift into various animals. Most commonly appears as black horse with flowing mane and golden eyes
Brownies are household spirits that work at night while owners sleep. They are usually brown-skinned, hairy, and either naked or dressed in rags. They are solitary creatures, rarely living in the same house. They can turn invisible and sometimes appear as animals
Frau Holle is a fairy tale about a widow's two daughters. The stepdaughter loses her shuttle and ends up in a magical meadow. Frau Holle offers to care for the girl in exchange for her work. The industrious girl receives gold, while the lazy girl gets pitch
Born as Käthe Ida Schmidt, she developed a strong political and religious upbringing. Initially trained as a painter, she discovered her true artistic calling as a printmaker. Married Dr. Karl Kollwitz in 1891, who became a socialist physician
Humpty Dumpty falls from a wall and cannot be repaired by King's forces. Original rhyme dates back to late 18th century. Story likely evolved through oral tradition before being written
Patron saints guide people of specific vocations in Christian faiths. UK has four patron saints representing each nation. St George, Patrick, Andrew, and David are the four main saints