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    Landvættir("land wights") are spirits of the land in Norse and in Germanic paganism. They protect and promote the flourishing of the specific places where they live, which can be as small as a rock or a corner of a field, or as large as a section of a country.

    The nature of landvættir

    landvættir can be chthonic in nature, spirits of the dead, but mostly are nature spirits, since they sometimes live in land that has never been populated.Hilda Ellis Davidson argued that stories such as that of Goat-Björn imply that they were already there when the settlers arrived in Iceland. Goat-Björn was offered a partnership by a "rock-dweller" (bergbúi) and thereafter prospered. People with second sight saw "all the land-spirits" following him to the Thing and following his brothers hunting and fishing. They told of people worshipping and receiving advice from spirits living in waterfalls, woods, and rocks.
    Jörmundur Ingi Hansen, former High Priest of the Ásatrúarfélagið, said that landvættir are "spirits and they in some way control the safety of the land, the fertility of the land, and so on."According to him, they are "tied to a spot in the landscape, to a huge rock, to a mountai
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    Nisse (folklore)

    Nordic mythological creature

    "Tomten" and "Tomte" redirect here. For the poem, see Tomten (poem). For the band, see Tomte (band).

    A nisse (Danish:[ˈne̝sə], Norwegian:[ˈnɪ̂sːə]), tomte (Swedish:[ˈtɔ̂mːtɛ]), tomtenisse, or tonttu (Finnish:[ˈtontːu]) is a household spirit from Nordic folklore which has always been described as a small human-like creature wearing a red cap and gray clothing, doing house and stable chores, and expecting to be rewarded at least once a year around winter solstice (yuletide), with the gift of its favorite food, the porridge.

    Although there are several suggested etymologies, nisse may derive from the given name Niels or Nicholas, introduced 15–17th century (or earlier in medieval times according to some), hence nisse is cognate to Saint Nicholas and related to the Saint Nicholas Day gift giver to children. In the 19th century the Scandinavian nisse became increasingly associated with the Christmas season and Christmas gift giving, its pictorial depiction strongly influenced by American Santa Claus in some opinion, evolving into the Julenisse .

    The nisse is one of the

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    Nordic Folklore: 10 Swedish Tomte Facts

    Hello there, fellow folklore enthusiasts! I&#;m excited to introduce you to one of Scandinavia&#;s most fascinating characters &#; the Swedish Tomte. Also known as the Nisse in Norway and Denmark. I first heard about the Tomte from my grandma around Christmas time. It&#;s a little creature from Scandinavian folklore that is usually associated around the winter solstice and Christmas. inom always thought of the Tomte as similar to a gnome as they are only 3 feet tall with a vit beard and red cap. To Scandinavians, he fryst vatten like Santa Clause and is a bearer of gifts.

    Want to learn more? Then grab your favourite cozy blanket and a steaming cup of tea, as we uncover 10 fascinating facts about these creatures and learn why they&#;ve captured the hearts and imaginations of countless generations.

    1. Guardians of the Homestead


    In Swedish folklore, the Tomte is believed to be a guardian spirit of the home and farmstead. These miniature beings are said to live in the forests and fields, emerging beneath the cover of night to watch over their human companions and livestock.

    2. Winter Solstice Celebrations


    The Tomte fryst vatten closely associated with th