Blockula
Sign in to saveAlso known as Blåkulla
thumb|Blockula in the thumb|Witches' Sabbath at the Blocksberg, Johannes Praetorius, Leipzig, 1668 thumb|Detail of the stone labyrinth on the Swedish islet of Blå Jungfrun Blockula (, ) was a legendary island where the Devil held his Earthly court during a witches' Sabbath. It was described as containing a massive meadow with no visible end, and a large house where the Devil would stay.
Wikidata facts
- Official name
- Blåkulla
- Image
- Praetorius Blocksberg.jpg
Show 1 more fact
- native label
- Blåkulla
Sources (2)
via Wikidata · CC0
~4 min read
Article
6 sectionsContents
- Preparation and travel
- Island structure and ceremonies
- Aftermath and effects
- Modern traditions
- See also
- References
thumb|Blockula in the thumb|Witches' Sabbath at the Blocksberg, Johannes Praetorius, Leipzig, 1668 thumb|Detail of the stone labyrinth on the Swedish islet of Blå Jungfrun Blockula (, ) was a legendary island where the Devil held his Earthly court during a witches' Sabbath. It was described as containing a massive meadow with no visible end, and a large house where the Devil would stay.
Referencing Blockula nights, witches described the Devil as appearing, "in a gray Coat, and red and blue Stockings: He had a red Beard, a high-crown’d Hat, with Linnen of divers Colours, wrapt about it, and long Garters upon his Stockings."