Ancient UFO: Historical Eyewitness Account of a Sky Battle in 1574

A terrible and true miraculous sign, which was seen in the sky on the 24th of July of this 1574 year

Two knights (flying humanoids) allegedly battled in the sky in 1574

On July 24, 1574, above Waldeck Castle, numerous esteemed witnesses — including nobles and citizens — observed a dramatic event in the sky.

Two gigantic figures appeared, both bearing a distinct star emblem on their chests and wielding fiery swords. They fought fiercely with one another until the larger knight defeated the smaller one, who then fell to the ground.

The victorious knight then seated himself on a throne among clouds, raised his sword triumphantly toward the horizon, and pointed at it, while the defeated knight lay motionless at his feet - until the entire scene vanished.

But what it all means is hidden from man, but clear only to God.

Translated from the original medieval German and Latin by Matus Taratuta ©

Our Evaluation of the Alleged UFO Sighting

The account of two flying knights, each bearing fiery swords and locked in a fierce battle high in the sky, strongly evokes the dramatic lightsaber duels in the iconic Star Wars saga. The imagery of one knight triumphantly raising his sword while the defeated opponent falls motionless at his feet creates a powerful visual.

Although the true nature of this alleged UFO sighting remains uncertain, the detailed descriptions by numerous respected witnesses—including nobles and common citizens—give the story compelling weight. Whether a symbolic narrative, a fantastical legend, or an actual report of extraterrestrial phenomena involving flying humanoids, this extraordinary account is simply too fascinating to ignore. Its cinematic quality makes it unique among the UFO lore of Renaissance Europe.

References:

Glaser, Hans: Ein erschröckliches vnd warhafftiges Wunderzeichen/ welches den XXIIII. July dieses LIIII. Jars/ am Himel gesehen ist worden. Gedruckt zu Nürnberg : durch Hans Glaser hinter S. Lorentzen auff dem Platz, [1554]. Zentralbibliothek Zürich, PAS II 2/13, https://doi.org/10.7891/e-manuscripta-92171