02/21/2024
unveiling the dark secrets of dutch magic/ true story , when the Bretzuis family decided to insulate their Auburn, Pennsylvania home, a bizarre and unsettling discovery awaited them. Beneath the walls, nestled in insulation, lay a macabre collection of dead animal carcasses wrapped in newspapers dating back to the 1930s and 40s. Among the grim findings were remnants of half-used spices and various artifacts.
Upon uncovering this eerie cache, the family enlisted the help of an expert in Kutztown. Astonishingly, the expert attributed the presence of decaying animals to Pow-wow or Dutch magic—a ritual rooted in the cultural practices of the Pennsylvania Dutch. This group of German-speaking settlers, predominantly of Lutheran, Mennonite, or Amish faiths, arrived in Pennsylvania during the 1600s and 1700s.
The Washington Post delves into the magical aspects, revealing that Pow-wow spells often addressed practical concerns such as livestock care, water-finding, and minor ailments. However, a darker side emerged, involving spells that hinted at conjuring demons and mysterious rituals. Notably, a hex to foster loyalty in a dog involved mixing the owner's blood with the dog's food.
Unfortunately for the Bretzuis family, the consequences of this mystical history were far from benign. The mold growing on the decomposing animal remains triggered illnesses among family members, and the pervasive odor lingered, refusing to fade away. The revelation of a centuries-old magical practice hidden within the walls had turned a simple insulation project into a haunting encounter with the supernatural, leaving the family grappling with both historical mystique and contemporary health challenges.
unveiling the dark secrets of dutch magic/ true story , when the Bretzuis family decided to insulate their Auburn, Pennsylvania home, a bizarre...
