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A bog in Stijfveen —
peat hides Yde Girl’s red hair …
and neck with slipknot …
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Yde Girl (/ˈiː.də/ — “EE-duh”) was discovered in 1897 in the Stijfveen (/ˈstɛif.feɪn/ — “STIFE-vane”) peat bog near Yde, Netherlands. Her body, preserved by acidic peat, revealed red hair, a woolen cape, and a slipknot around her neck—signs of ritual death. She now resides in the Drents Museum.
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Marcellus Grey
I write fiction and poetry that explore longing, emotional depth, and quiet transformation. I’m drawn to light beers, red wine, board games, and slow evenings in Westminster.
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