Nordic folklore
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Nordic folklore is the folklore of Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Iceland and the Faroe Islands. It has common roots with, and has been under mutual influence with, folklore in England, Germany, the Low Cou
A stave church in Norway
Ängsälvor, "meadow elves", (1850), painting by Nils Blommér
"The Water Sprite" by Norwegian Theodor Kittelsen (1857–1914), featuring a Neck lurking nighttime in a calm body of water.
Strömkarlen by Swede Ernst Josephson (1851–1906), featuring the Neck as a fair naked man.
Night raven
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Night ravens are creatures of European folklore, predominantly described as raven like creatures appearing in the night. The folklore differs regionally, and night ravens may be other beings, such as
Art of ominous tattered ravens
