Old Thiess: The True & Hellish Case of the Livonian Werewolf | Documentary
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In October 1691, a man confessed before the judges of Jürgensburg in Swedish Livonia that he was a werewolf. Known as Old Thiess, the eighty year old man claimed to have been a “hound of God” who “entered Hell at certain times of the year, not to serve Satan - as the judges insisted - but to fight him”. And so, far from being a monster, some manner of dark cryptid creature, he was a vehicle of divinity…
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Hello!
You're awesome and I love this story!
Wow! My great grandmother was also named Fanni! In Finland though
So basically he went around protecting Farmers from Farmers and from thieves and people that were trying to poison other people's crops and he just had another way of saying it in a more older ancient type of exclamation the old man was a whistleblower and ?
hello beautiful lady, talking is very serious and scary, l like your page ❤
My dear young friend; your story telling keeps the 73 year old man on the edge of his seat. I feel alive.
Thank you so much, William. Sending you my very best wishes!
God bless u sir . Keep on keeping on.
And truly Alive is how you shall remain kind fellow
Me? 61, and I must agree . 🤠🖖
want to be alive death is the real real I had a NDE and death is the real real
Student of history here! For those, who are interested in the "battle between good and bad forces" acpect of this case, I recommend the short book Benandanti by Carlo Ginzburg. Its esentially collection of court cases/inquisition interrogation of witches/wizard, who called themselves "benandanti" and who were battling the evil witches and devil in ceratin times of the year (usually to protect the harvest, etc.)
I found the Benandanti by Carlo Ginzburg Thanks to you ;) and also found the Italian version : I benandanti. Stregoneria e culti agrari tra Cinquecento e Seicento by Carlo Ginzburg and The Night Battles: Witchcraft and Agrarian Cults in the Sixteenth and Seventeenth Centuries also by Carlo Ginzburg - and i`m sure i`m going to enjoy these 2 books very much. Thanks again. 👍
Thank you so much for sharing that! I think it’s fascinating but I wonder whether they are all described as bad witches bc not all of them worship the devil e.g Wicca and other branches of the pagan nature worshiping and healing ❤️🩹 religion we had from which Bridgette the Goddess of creative abilities, a muse for writers and poets and of fertility etc and in Ireland was made into a saint in order to persuade the Irish to convert to Christianity!
Timeline the history documentary channel available on RUclips has an episode about Wicca which is the fastest growing religion in the UK today! Blessings 🙏
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I've read all of his works and papers. He is a great scholar.
This case is mentioned in Ginzburg's The Night Battles, which is amazing and fascinating history book.
@@serenayoung8730 thank you for that🙏🕯🕊🤍🕊
His story would make a good movie. A pack of werewolves traveling to hell to fight witches and demons. I would watch that.
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Work John Constantine into your story, that’s a hit
Sounds bad ass
What a job description. "What do I do? A bit of this, a bit of that, a bit of TAKING THE FORM OF A WOLF AND BATTLING THE DEVIL, y'know, usual stuff".
Hey Laura. Thank you for posting this interesting Nordic country case on my 30th birthday. I have a proposal for another one: a ship on Icelandic waters was caught in a storm. Of the seven sailors capsized out there, three caught onto the boat and tried kicking towards shore through the night. Three turned to one and after kicking back to shore, he had to swim further to give a place to beach on land, fainting when he reached a farmhouse. The “selkie man” is a true story from Iceland that warrants more research.
tis true....iam a descendant of Selkie
"...what was worth the risk if not the truth??" Excellent question, excellent ending.
This amazing channel is easily one of the best channels for wine, candlelight and a bubble bath. The content may not be everyone's idea of relaxing but your voice is so soothing who needs melatonin...in a good way of course.
That was a good werewolf story. Old Theiss seemed like a good man at heart too.
Stories of dogmen & some cases of werewolves were referred to a medical condition, called Cynocephaly. It's interesting that in orthodox christian churches St. Christopher was said to have been from Syria & a dogman. Not only that there are religious icons depicted in gilded frames of his stature as such.
In some native beliefs, there are those born with 2 wolf spirits inside, the good & the bad. Many have asked which one will survive? The elder shaman replied, the one you feed.
It is also believed that the Creator gave the werewolves the gift, in order to help protect the tribe or peoples.
I've heard of the Benandanti "wolves of God" too. They are said to have the ability to literally hunt evil.
A wonderful, inspiring and sad story. There could be werewolves who protect the land and there have always been legends of The Lord and Lady of the Forest. Thank you for a fantastic video. x
Thank you for watching and leaving an insightful comment. I am glad you enjoyed this topic. Best wishes to you and yours.
NO, there can't, and the video sucked!
For those interested in understanding how this case fits into a broader context alluded to in the conclusion, I really recommend reading Carlo Ginzburg's book about Old Thiess. Otherwise, I must say the visuals for this video came together perfectly!
Herodotes described a people called the Neuri, might have been a Finno-Ugric or proto-Baltic tribe, living in Eastern Europe around 500 BC, they not only dressed up as wolves, but on certain days of the year, they could actually transform themwelves into wolves.
The Livonian Werewolf would make a great movie. Old Thiess was definitely a hero!
He admitted to eating children but ok
That was Peter Stumpe. Thiess ate baby goats, not children.
The Livonian Werewolf is an intriguing tale that I have never had the pleasure of hearing about until now. Thank you for telling, with your professional demeanor, the details of this unusual case from the late 17th century.
Think this might be the coolest werewolf story I ever heard! I'm definitely putting old Theiss down on my list of people I want to meet if they ever invent time travel. ;-)
Just a crazy old man
Another very interesting Werewolve telling. The first time I heard about Werewolves not being evil and bad.
Livonia was the Swedish name for Latvia today. As a Latvian American, I can tell you that my proud Pagan ancestry had a werewolf god in their pantheon of Pagan Gods and Goddesses. His name was Vilkis (which today is the Latvian general word for wolf.) Vilkis translates to roughly "He whose eyes glow" Vilkis had a strong cult following. The God of Warriors, Cunning, and Shapeshifting. It is said in numerous folk songs and myths we have. One could be bestowed with the power of shapeshifting with certain rituals. Vilkis was NOT evil though! He was a protector of our people from countless invasions by foreign powers. Even today the Latvian army proudly has him as a mascot. The belief in Vilkis processed into the 20th century. Even my Latvian grandmom would draw the curtains in my room shut on full moon nights because it was believed moonbeams shining on you while you slept Vilkis would claim you as one of his own. You've become Wild and eventually transform into a wolf claimed by the wild places. Most of Europe's werewolf tales come from our sister nations of Lithuania and Latvia. Even more so many Latvians still strongly believe in our old Gods and Goddesses and remain Pagan. As do I. But of course, these are old wise tales and myths and are dismissed. Every myth has a bases in fact... Hooooooooowwwwwwwwwwwlllllllll :)
Thank you so much for sharing that! I have to say that I'd be tempted on more than one occasion to leave my curtains open at night if I were in an area where wolves and wild things are protected. 🐺
Interesting 🤔
do you mean vilks?
and of course it's an American taking it too far with the >muh ancestry thing
Now if you want to become a Werewolf yourself. It’s rather simple procedure account to Latvian sacred folklore and history. First, you need a good working knowledge of Leylines and Earth Energy Vortex. (Example is Coral Castle, Homestead Florida built by a Latvian btw.) Then, on a full moon night. Go out into the DEEP forest aka virgin forest and find a Natural Archway formed by one or two trees. You know when a tree grows wrong bends over and buries its top into the ground forming an arch! Now you need to strip off and wear something of authentic wolf fur, it could be a pelt, a belt, a headdress. And walk into and under the arch. Into the protal over the ley line! You will start to transform over the next 1-3 months. Becoming more and more a wild man or woman. You might even leave your family a village preferring the forest instead the company of man.
Lai Dievs svētī Latviju un manu tautu!
This is now one of my favorite werewolf stories. I'm captivated by Thiess and the tradition of wolvish defenders.
how interesting. Given the wolf is the member of that notoriously protective canine species, it makes absolute sense that the wolf, as a wild dog would be a spiritual protector of its community.
Thank you for all your wisdom! You have the most calming and relaxing demeanor in your voice.
What an interesting story! And a very interesting twist on the werewolf legend.
Even goddamn werewolf deserves legal council. And they can’t help but expose themselves. Dogman do exist.
Laura, that was a wonderful story, maybe my favorite that you have ever told. I have been obsessed with the paranormal for most of my life, and werewolves are one of my favorite subjects. It is always refreshing to hear about the "creatures of the night" in a benevolent context instead of being portrayed as evil. I find Old Thiess quite fascinating and would have loved to have known him when he was alive. I agree with another commenter that, if given the chance to travel back in time, I would visit Theiss. Imagine the knowledge and amazing stories that he would pass on! 🐺
You should do 1 or more segments on Appalachian Mountains (Witches, cripteds, and other supernatural entities ).
Good story! More werewolf content please!
I am glad you enjoyed, Dave! Thank you very much.
"A community minded werewolf " - awesome ❤❤❤
Thank you! You're an amazing channel! Makes my days/nights so much better. I crave your videos! Oi thank you from Alaska
Thank you so much! I truly hope you enjoy this one!
I've been watching videos on dogman and werewolves for over a year and I have NEVER heard them explained this way. Thanks for the enlightening information.
Accounts like this inspired the way werewolves are portrayed in my novels, i.e. as holy warriors rather than ravenous monsters. I find it makes them more interesting.
This young woman is the best storyteller I've ever heard in 6 decades on this strange little world. 😱🧐🤨👽👹👿☠️🙀👀💀👾
@the paranormal scholar as always another amazing presentation keep up with the good quality ❤️❤️💜
Thank you, as ever, Collette. Hoping you are well! Have a lovely weekend.
We are so glad to see your video come up. We always look forward.
Thank you very much, both. Enjoy this, and have a lovely weekend. Best wishes!
Thank you once again Laura for your incredible research and storytelling in such a “you can choose to believe, or not” fashion. It’s quite different than any other channel I’ve listened to, so I just keep waiting for your notifications and click them immediately! This one sort of baffles me, as so much “history” of the Lycan states that they had such strength and power, but this man claims that he essentially aged just as anyone would. It most certainly throws a curve ball into the world we want to desperately know more about! I cannot decide which it is with this man, it’s a bit easier to think he’d just lost his marbles, but, what was the age expectancy back then? He was 80? If he lived that long, and the age expectancy today being that of 77 for men, back then it would only make for it to be far lower. But I’m not a historian and am only guessing. An excellent video, thanks again!!
"Used to be a werewolf, but I gave it up."
"Wow, really? How did you do that?"
"Wasn't easy. I used the wolfsbane patch. I had nightmares, but it did work."
"I could never do that.I can't even quit smoking."
"Why would you want to quit smoking? It's good for you."
My son is the 6th generation to be born and live in our little...and I mean less than 5 square miles, town. It's on his dad's side. I'm so happy that he has such a deep rooted connection. I, on the other hand no NOTHING about my true heritage . And it bothers me. I believe it's important. Just saying. Thanks Laura !!
I always look forward to your videos on such unknown interesting paranormal teaching. You are certainly in my top 5 channels I watch weekly so thankyou for your hard work and enjoyable knowledge on such an under covered subject matter. I also enjoy seeing which antique earrings you will be wearing each week. Keep up the great work Laura because you would be sorely missed if you stopped.
Kindest Regards Laura
Thank you for your great video and the work you put into it. Your channel gives me further info an thoughts on many subjects of the unknown which has been a love of mine almost all my 60 years. 🙏✌️
I've been waiting for a new story from you! I'm going to save this for my relaxation before bed. It'll be fantastic with my mint tea, with lemon, honey and a nip of whiskey. My way to sweat out a cold.
Hi Laura,
You really are a brilliant story teller.....
Thanks for taking the time to do these amazing & entertaining videos, it's appreciated 😎
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I would LOVE to see you talk about the case of Gef the talking Mongoose, it is for me one of the most unsettling but interesting cases I’ve heard.
I'm familiar with this story one of my favorites since they always connect Lycanthropy to something demonic when that's not the case 🐺
First of all: I love this channel!
In Ireland werewolves were regarded as friends and protectors of people who got lost walking around the countryside and children.
Thank you for your work, it is very much appreciated!💖🤗👍🇮🇪
I'm not a happy man. I've suffered many losses and 3 loved ones to suicide all in the same month. I find your videos very comforting and has given me some happiness knowing I have something to look forward to. I wholeheartedly thank you, ma'am.
Love listening to your stories in the midst of the chaos that runs rampant on this land. Thank you ❤
Very good tale Laura. Perhaps there are things that God keeps from the majority of people. God truly works in mysterious ways. Excellent storytelling ..
Love these stories that I've never heard of. It's like a trip around the world on this channel! Y'all are the best ❤️
Sweet!! Thanks for all the great videos!!
Thank you so much! Enjoy!
@@TheParanormalScholar I always do! One of the best on the internet! :)
Beautifully read as always Laura. Another great episode!
Thank you so very much, Mark! Best wishes to you and yours.
Ok, so I read some comments, and found out about Benandani. The Amish here in the USA, I should say...the strictest Swartzentruber Amish (Old Order) practice "witchcraft". Albeit, over time it's become distorted (like their odd beliefs), but NOW I totally understand how they even know about that kind of stuff. Their founding fathers brought it with them from Switzerland and Germany.
I am learning so so much. I thought I was highly educated lol. This just isn't something I ever looked into. I'm a student of History, but a diff. genre of History. So anyways, this is awesome. I am a "Lerd", a nerd for learning. I feel rather giddy about all this. Excited you could say. At 55, and never having to have a 9-5 as they say here, I've spent all my time researching everything my heart is interested in, until I've exhausted the topic, or grown tired of it. FINALLY something new, that isn't on the boring side.
I like this guy
"Tell us who else is a werewolf"
"Oh, you know, as I'm an old man, my memory isn't that good"
Yes! Another werewolf video!
So glad you enjoyed, Rob! Thank you, as ever!
I like this video because toward the beginning of the story it shows a map, states the year(s), and has thematic ambiance throughout.
Cheers, another fine telling! I can tell that you are on a similar wavelength to my wife and I in that supernatural stories can be examples of morality and wonder. Had we existed a hundred years or more earlier people such as ourselves would be chastised or punished for these views. Thanks
Love how you tell a story Laura....you should look into narrating audio books, you would make a bundle ❤️👍
Laura this was truly fascinating.... I loved this..... Cannot wait to see your next topic of the SUPERNATURAL... Well done.....
I am surprised you didn't bring up St.Christopher, the saint with the dog head.
In the oldest paintings and stories he was known to have a dog's head.
Cynocephali.
Nice story, and it is still amazing how stories can take on a life all of their own when repeated often enough. I once had an encounter with a Werewolf, and it was nasty, bearing its teeth, foaming at the mouth. Thankfully the mother-in-law passed on, poor rabid thing. I miss her howling in the kitchen.
Great video as ever! Thank you 😊 It does make me wonder in a few hundred years time what court cases of today people will look back on with similar reactions we have to this and similar?!
I Find myself Easily drawn in to your voice and demeanor ! It makes for Great Story Telling ! Thank you,Glad i found You!
I patiently wait every week for a new video, love those
🙂 interesting to learn these tales.
Fascinating video. I am reminded of how traditional Mexican shamans, who first and foremost are protectors of their respective communities, are also said to be able to transform into the guises of power animals (which can involve dogs and wolves) and journey to other dimensions as well as fighting against supernatural evil entities.
Thank you honey for your wonderful wealth of information God bless you and your family❤
Outstanding, first time I've ever heard of a good werewolf, you've opened my mind up thank you for the video
I am very glad you enjoyed this case, Adam. Thank you for your comment and kindness.
Holy shit! This guy's story is metal as fuck! A werewolf of God fighting demons. Why is this not a movie
Another great video, love the original content!
I just wish you uploaded more often.
Great video Lady 👍 💯 👍 ;)
Thank you!
Your narrative style is superb! What a pleasure to listen! Thank you! Not to mention a riveting story!
Thank you so very much, Laura! Best wishes to you and yours.
Ey early gang! Gonna sleep while watching this on repeat ❤️
I hope you enjoy! Best wishes!
@Syd McCreath on your side of the world but not mine.
Thank you Laura for your videos greatly appreciated, dave stockport uk
You are very welcome, David. I truly hope you enjoy this episode! Many thanks.
A collab?
I never knew I needed this…
i just subscribed, and hit all notification bell
feel relaxed hearing your narrative story
an avid fan from Philippines 🇵🇭
Wonderful! Thank you!
As usual this was another outstanding video. I still say you should offer. A course in how to make great videos like yours!
Many thanks, as ever, Charles! Your support and kindness is much appreciated.
SUPER happy with every new video and great to watch before sleeping, sometimes even at morning with coffee. Pure Bliss.
Surprisingly she ultimately starts @ 4:43. Laura acts as an ‘Old tease’ in regards to a story about a werewolf man pronounced (TEESE)/ Thiess.
Thank you so much for your esquit approach and passion for your artform of the content you weive, its actually has such a timeless and informative style that is wonderful
Thank you very much! Your support and kindness is much appreciated. Best wishes to you and yours.
I just found you on RUclips and subscribed to your channel. You work is excellent and so interesting. You are also a lovely lady. Thank you so much for this channel...🌹🌻😊
Thank you so much, Cary. Welcome to my channel!
Great video as always! Please also do some stories from the Muslim world -- we have tons of paranormal legends, and not just about the Jinn!
By any chance, have you seen the content on Mysterious Middle East, here on RUclips? That channel is 🔥🔥🔥
Old Thiess, based on his testimony, was completely insane.
Thank You Laura 👍
Is amazing that there are lots of these stories from olden days
must have been a crazy time even compared to now
God and Dog are the only 2 beings that can give mankind unconditional love. Praise to the Most High.
That's a pretty cool twist on the stories of Werewolves. It'd be a good movie too.
Thank you!!!!!
Just discovered you! Subscribed. Absolutely excellent, well done.❤👏👏👏🤗
Yet another tale from the Paranormal Scholar that I’m unfamiliar with. Awesome!
There are deeper common roots in many manifestations. The original magical shamanic activity taking up the tinge of religion and dominant culture. Fascinating narrative.
Reminds me of the movie underworld lol. But seriously great narrations guys I'm glad you did one on a werewolf.
There is a suburb called Livonia hereabouts. It’s so fascinating to have such a powerful historical event of lycanthropy for the good ofpeople, to which to relate the name ❣️Thank Y❤️U, Dear One
I've often wondered if this tale has anything to do with my ancestors changing their name from Thiess to Dise when they came to America in the early 1700s
Laura tells the story so well.
I love your videos
Laura brings the sexy back to the paranormal
Thank you so much ! 🐺
This is a fascinating one I've never heard before. Certainly a new perspective on werewolves! I'll be checking into that link as well, sounds fascinating and it is a great way to help your channel out. One of my favorite yt channels.
Bella L
Awesome and gripping as always Laura thank you so much for your hard work and amazing videos so interesting so scary at the same time 👻👻👻
Perfect start to the day!
Enjoy! Thank you!
Wonderful story, thank you Lady Laura. Be safe and be well
I LOVE wolves! I love your voice! The paranormal... so I clicked this vid despite the creepy photo of the man with the weirdly-augmented teeth that couldn't possibly work on that kind of jaw! Love your vids, please send more when you can! 🐺🎧📱
Always enjoy your story telling and stories and content.
Hello again beautiful. I have 2 phones so it is taking me a little longer to get to everything and posts
Your resource and quality is second to none on line. I love your stuff cxxx, 💚💐🌹