Frau Perchta, the Belly-Slitter
Frau Perchta, sometimes known as “the Belly-Slitter” for the trademark punishment she’s said to inflict on disobedient or lazy children, is figure of Alpine folklore of Austria and Germany in many ways similar to the Krampus. “Perchta” is only one spelling or name for this figure, who may also go by Pehrta, Berchte, Berta, and … Read More Read More The post Frau Perchta, the Belly-Slitter appeared first on Bone and Sickle.
