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Wikipedia says this about them (I summarised it):

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In Dutch mythology and legends, the Witte Wieven are spirits of "wise women", or else elven beings.

Historically, the witte wieven are thought to be wise women, herbalists and medicine healers who took care of people's physical and mental ailments. It was said they had the talent for prophecy and looking into the future. They had a high status in the communities, and so when they died ceremonies were held at their grave sites to honour them.

According to mythology, their spirits remained on earth, and they became living spirits (or elven beings) that either helped or hindered people who encountered them. They tended to reside in the burial sites or other sacred places. It was thought that mist on a gravehill was the spirit of the wise woman appearing, and people would bring them offerings and ask for help.

Witte wieven literally means white women today, but "wise women" in dialects of the Low Saxon language of the Netherlands.

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I have always loved the concept of Witte Wieven ^^

Another one for my FairyTales Collection [link] :)
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Mood: Love ~Avello Apr 10, 2013  Hobbyist General Artist
Stunning, captivating and brilliant! I love the caption so much! It goes with the two pictures perfectly.... Alll of your work astounds me... I am just amazed and in awe of your work.... Forests have always been fascinating and beautiful to me. What part of the world were you able to capture such lovely forests?
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Mood: Amazed ~verypinkmelon Jan 21, 2013  Hobbyist General Artist
i love witte wieven!! i never knew they were dutch, just like me!
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~DivineInvention Mar 19, 2010
So beautiful and mysterious! Thanks for sharing the story of the Witte Wieven. It is such an interesting legend I will definately be reading more about it!:heart:
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*Nelleke Mar 20, 2010
I always loved that legend! I'm glad you liked it too :D
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*allison712 Nov 15, 2009  Hobbyist Digital Artist
You've been featured! :icondorkdanceplz: [link]
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*Nelleke Nov 27, 2009
Thank you so much! :hug:
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~SpicyTissues Nov 15, 2009
Amazing.
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*Nelleke Nov 15, 2009
Thank you very much! :hug:
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*naturalshocks Nov 13, 2009  Hobbyist Traditional Artist
The two shots work so well together and I love the mythical background. :heart:
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*Nelleke Nov 15, 2009
Thank you very much! :hug:
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