15 creatures from Scandinavian folklore you should know
Depending on where you visit, from Norway to Denmark, you’ll discover a host of incredible tales about fairies, goblins, and other mythical creatures. Among children and adults alike, Scandinavian folklore stories are a beloved part of the culture, and …
Spirits, trolls, elves and ‘näcken’ – discover Sweden’s ...
Sep 27, 2022 · The deep forests of Sweden possess both beauty and tranquillity – but also drama and mystique. Born out of Swedish folklore, a string of otherworldly creatures – from trolls to seductive forest spirits – are at one with nature, protecting it at all costs.
Category:Swedish folklore - Wikipedia
Pages in category "Swedish folklore". The following 37 pages are in this category, out of 37 total. This list may not reflect recent changes.
Nordic folklore - Wikipedia
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 Countries, the Baltic countries, Finland and Sápmi. Folklore is a concept encompassing expressive traditions of a particular culture or group.
Norse mythology - Wikipedia
Norse, Nordic, or Scandinavian mythology, is the body of myths belonging to the North Germanic peoples, stemming from Old Norse religion and continuing after the Christianization of Scandinavia, and into the Nordic folklore of the modern period.
Swedish Mythology - Gods and Monsters
Swedish mythology, part of the broader Norse mythological framework, is distinguished by its rich tapestry of gods, giants, and mythical creatures inhabiting a complex cosmology.
Norse Mythology - World History Encyclopedia
Nov 2, 2017 · Norse Mythology refers to the Scandinavian mythological framework that was upheld during and around the time of the Viking Age (c. 790- c. 1100 CE).