In the 15 th- century Imperial Forest of Nuremberg, a ghostly woman haunted wanderers. She occasionally appeared on forest paths that weren’t marked on maps anymore. Usually, she just observed people passing by on a foggy day from behind the birches. In some cases, however, she led lost souls back to well-trodden trails. Disguised as an owl, she would fly ahead for them to follow without ever receiving gratitude. Despite her benevolence, residents were scared of her. Some tal