In Entlebuch, Switzerland, on the wedding day, after the feast and dances, a woman dressed in yellow requests the young bride’s virgin crown, which she burns in a ceremony. The sparkling of the fire is considered a bad omen for the newlyweds.
Wedding Crown, Entlebuch Tradition
Creature Types: Object
Mythological/Cultural Origins: Swiss
Roles/Functions in Lore: Wedding Ceremony
Literary Sources/Traditions: Entlebuch Traditions
Historical/Legendary Time Periods: Traditional Practices
Attributes/Powers: Bad Omen, Fire Sparkling
Alignments/Moral Standings: Negative
