Lore Straßl (August 31, 1930 – June 3, 2003) was a prominent German translator and editor known for her work in science fiction and fantasy. Under the pseudonym Lore Matthaey, she managed the Utopia series and contributed to the Mark Powers series. Her translations of notable authors, including Poul Anderson and Robert E. Howard, significantly stimulated interest in English-language fantasy literature in Germany. She was recognized with multiple Kurd-Laßwitz-Prizes for her sensitivity and artistry as a translator. Straßl's legacy continues through her daughter, Susi Grixa, who is also a translator.
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Meaning of the name - Lore
knowledge, learning, wisdom
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Lore Straßl belongs to the Silent Generation group.
Place of Death: Büchlberg
Cause of Death: Late effects of Lyme disease caused by a tick bite
Occupation: science fiction writer | translator | writer
Spouses: Hubert Straßl
Children: Susi Grixa
Employers: Pabel Verlag
Awards Received: Kurd-Laßwitz-Preis (1985, 1986, 1987)
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Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on August 31, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for August 31, 2025 |
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| Sun | 7 Virgo 33 | 8 Virgo 32 | 11 Sagittarius 50 |
| Moon | 15 Sagittarius 57 | 13 Sagittarius 23 | 25 Taurus 14 |
| Mercury | 3 Libra 57 | 26 Leo 30 | 26 Sagittarius 47 |
| Venus | 23 Libra 22 | 7 Leo 12 | 23 Scorpio 32 |
| Mars | 2 Cancer 2 | 15 Libra 44 | 15 Leo 37 |
| Jupiter | 13 Cancer 40 | 17 Cancer 50 | 19 Cancer 9 |
| Saturn | 5 Capricorn 38 | 29 Pisces 55 | 10 Capricorn 51 |
| Uranus | 14 Aries 43 | 1 Gemini 28 | 11 Aries 32 |
| Neptune | 3 Virgo 29 | 1 Aries 21 | 5 Virgo 47 |
| Pluto | 20 Cancer 22 | 1 Aquarius 46 | 20 Cancer 31 |
| Rahu | 26 Aries 5 | 18 Pisces 38 | 21 Aries 3 |
| Ketu | 26 Libra 5 | 18 Virgo 38 | 21 Libra 3 |
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