The Mare is a female Vette who is said to give people bad dreams at night by sitting on their bed whilst giving the dreamer the most piercing stare you could imagine while they sleep. These creatures are typical pranksters, but can easily be befriended, and around Christmas they have the same function as Santa in Western traditions.
The Nisse acts like a guardian for the household. As you’d expect, this is only limited to people who are farmers or are located in the countryside. Instead, Each person has their own Nisse who lives in the barn. It is said that the Nisser are actually still very important in the modern society as In the Scandinavian Christmas tradition, there is no Santa. These elves were said to be fair and beautiful as they were commonly seen as peaceful creatures. The elves on the other hand lived in a deep forest nearby the castle of Frøy, the god of fertility, called Alvheim. They were small people, often pictured as little men with long beards, who were master smiths, and made the swords, shields and armor for the gods themselves. The dwarves lived in their own part of Midgard and was said to be a place no human could find or access. Marvel certainly chose a good myth to base a character on that’s for sure.Īlthough very popular in films such as Snow White and Any J.R.R Tolken Lord of the Rings Adaptation, The dwarves and the elves originate from Norse Mythology. His ability to wield thunder was part of his popularity with the people, as it was believed thunder would frighten away evil trolls. Other than his appearance, His background is almost the same as his character from modern pop culture as he is the son of Odin and was entrusted with Mjölnir, a hammer that was the source of his mighty power. In contrast to popular belief, the original incarnation of Thor is said that he had flashing eyes, a fierce red beard and was husband to the goddess Sif. Way before all the comics and all the films were released, Thor was a mighty hammer wielding god of thunder and lightning, a symbol of strength and a protector of mankind. Here are 10 creatures from Scandinavian folklore that you may or may not have heard of, enjoy. Oh well.Published in Entertainment at April 13th, 2017 at 11:32 AMĮach Country or region has their own legends, myths and stories. "Tonight, the ocean comes for me"? Since when does an ocean come for anyone? I think they're more or less stuck where they are. That author's narration is certainly ominous, though I caught myself raising an eyebrow at some of the wording. The new teaser trailer isn't giving up any hints, though it sure does look like a creepy game! No doubt, the answer to this will remain a mystery for some time. The term Draugen references an undead creature in Norse mythology, though it is unclear at this point whether the game will focus on supernatural elements or if this name is metaphorical in nature. The game is billed as "a first-person survival horror adventure set amidst Norway's dark fjords and snowcapped mountains in the early 1920s." Story and gameplay details are scant, but the plot will involve uncovering "the deepest, darkest secrets of a remote fishing community where every single soul has mysteriously vanished." Norway-based Red Thread Games, founded by the creator of The Secret World and The Longest Journey, recently announced development of an intriguing new project, Draugen.
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