PERCHTA
Germanic Fertility Goddess
Also known as Bercht, Berchta, Frau Faste, Frau Perchta, Pertch
Fertility Goddess and Bride of the Sun
Had some fortune-telling tendencies.
She held masked feasts representing the seasons. “Is this one Winter?” “No, we’ve just put ice cubes down your neck.” May be related to Frigg.
Perchta Facts and Figures
Name: Perchta
Pronunciation: Coming soon
Alternative names: Bercht, Berchta, Frau Faste, Frau Perchta, Pertch
Gender: Female
Type: Goddess
Celebration or Feast Day: Unknown at present
Role:
In charge of: Fertility
Area of expertise: Fertility
Good/Evil Rating: Unknown at present
Popularity index: 7963
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Article last revised on September 29, 2018 by Rowan Allen.
Editors: Peter J. Allen, Chas Saunders
References: Coming soon.