Hagazussa -

The word Hagazussa (often linked to the modern German Hexe ) historically describes a person who sits on a "hag" or "hedge"—the boundary separating the village (culture) from the forest (nature).

The Hagazussa is a liminal figure, neither fully part of society nor entirely lost to the wilderness. Hagazussa

Over centuries, the term lost its nuanced meaning of "boundary-crosser" and became a pejorative label for those accused of witchcraft and devilry. Hagazussa: A Heathen’s Curse (2017) The word Hagazussa (often linked to the modern