With special emphasis on Berks and Lehigh Counties, this groundbreaking work is an unparalleled presentation of the area's most publically-acclaimed regional folk art, known as Hex Signs or Barn Stars. This valuable collection offers the rare opportunity to examine in-depth the history, mythology, and cultural significance of these captivating local icons. Over 200 beautiful color photographs are included.
Hex Highway
Hex Signs: Pennsylvania Dutch Barn Symbols and Their Meaning
Book by Hunter M. Yoder, Interviews of Robert Taylor, Robert Blumetti, Jack Montgomery, Wyatt Kaldenberg, Dennis Boyer, Adel Souto, Matthias Waggener, Isaac Vazquez, Patrick Donmoyer.
Hex Signs...& Their Meanings
In Pennsylvania Dutch country, the remnants of one of the oldest European magical practices found in America remains: Hex, also called Hex und Speilwerk or Pow Wow.
This booklet contains nearly a hundred pictures of barn decorations, many taken in areas off the beaten path.
Over 420 pages illustrated with many Hex Signs by the author and other Folk Artists. Black and White interior. Fifth Book by Hunter M. Yoder on the subject of the Pennsylvania Dutch Folk Art and Magical Practices.
Photos of hex signs among the rolling landscape of Berks County, PA
The book documents the proliferation of the practice of Hexerei by the emerging Germanic Heathen community internationally including his interviews of Rune magicians and Folk practitioners. This is Yoder's follow up to his book.
This book sets itself apart because it aims to simplify this powerful type of magic while enforcing morality. We don't want to sink to the level of those we are cursing; hexing is meant to protect and arm. Hex responsibly and effectively!