LITERATURE

Below you’ll find resources to explore the history, teachings, and symbols of this PRE-CHRISTIAN tradition. Some are scholarly, others practical; together they help paint a fuller picture of Braucherei as both ancestral folk wisdom and a living, evolving practice.

Pow-Wows; or, Long Lost Friend by John George Hohman The classic book of charms, remedies, and protective prayers
Der Eulenkonig, Hex Signs, Witchcraft and the Indo European Origins of the Pennsylvania Dutch by Hunter M. Yoder
The Red Church: Or the Art of Pennsylvania German Braucherei by C.R. Bilardi In-depth and highly respected modern exploration of Braucherei, connecting historical practice with contemporary application.
Folk Religion of the Pennsylvania Dutch : Witchcraft, Faith Healing and Related Practices by Richard L.T. Orth.
Hex and Spellwork: The Magical Practices of the Pennsylvania Dutch by Karl Herr A clear introduction to Braucherei traditions, with examples of translated charms and spells.