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.
Hulder
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A hulder is a seductive forest creature found in Scandinavian folklore. Her name derives from a root meaning "covered" or "secret". In Norwegian folklore, she is known as huldra. She is known as the s
Nordic folklore
…male Tomte, Troll, Vätte or a Dwarf to fall in love with a beautiful Elven female, as the beginning of a story of impossible or forbidden love. The Huldra, Hylda, Skogsrå or Skogfru (Forest wife/woman) is a dangerous seductress who lives in the forest. The Huldra is said to lure men with her charm. She…
Huldra's Nymphs