Jötnar
The Jötnar is a giant in Norse mythology, a member of a race of nature spirits with superhuman strength; They are the descendants of the primordial being Ymir from whose body parts the Earth was created.
The Jötnar is a giant in Norse mythology, a member of a race of nature spirits with superhuman strength; They are the descendants of the primordial being Ymir from whose body parts the Earth was created.
Trolls
The fairy-like gure of the troll is derived from Old Norse mythology and Scandinavian folklore. The trolls are seen as hostile nature-creatures who live in remote places in families or small communities. They are said to turn to stone when exposed to sunlight.
The fairy-like gure of the troll is derived from Old Norse mythology and Scandinavian folklore. The trolls are seen as hostile nature-creatures who live in remote places in families or small communities. They are said to turn to stone when exposed to sunlight.
Yeti
The legendary apelike creature who lives in the Himalayas originates in folk beliefs of the Tibetan peoples. The tall humanoid with a fur-covered body is said to leave distinct footprints in the snow. In recent times, many western explorers have endeavored to catch a glimpse of the famous Yeti.
The legendary apelike creature who lives in the Himalayas originates in folk beliefs of the Tibetan peoples. The tall humanoid with a fur-covered body is said to leave distinct footprints in the snow. In recent times, many western explorers have endeavored to catch a glimpse of the famous Yeti.
Wendingo
In the folklore of the Algonquin tribes in North America, the Wendingo is a malevolent creature possessed by insatiable greed and by the uncontrollable desire to eat human fleesh. Since its hunger can never be satisfied, it is extremely thin, almost skeletal-like in appearance. The Wendingo is commonly associated with winter and famine.
In the folklore of the Algonquin tribes in North America, the Wendingo is a malevolent creature possessed by insatiable greed and by the uncontrollable desire to eat human fleesh. Since its hunger can never be satisfied, it is extremely thin, almost skeletal-like in appearance. The Wendingo is commonly associated with winter and famine.
Yuki-onna
This yokai (supernatural being) from Japanese folklore is a ice spirit. Appearing as a beautiful woman, Yuki-onna lures and kills unsuspecting victims. It is
featured in many legends, sometimes in connection with children. It can pose as a human for many years before revealing its true nature, but it disappears
when exposed to heat.
This yokai (supernatural being) from Japanese folklore is a ice spirit. Appearing as a beautiful woman, Yuki-onna lures and kills unsuspecting victims. It is
featured in many legends, sometimes in connection with children. It can pose as a human for many years before revealing its true nature, but it disappears
when exposed to heat.
Fenrir
The great wolf Fenrir from Norse mythology is a son of the god Loki and a Jötunn. Bound by the gods, Fenrir is prophesied to break free and kill the god Odin during Ragnarök, being slayed in turn by the god’s son.
The great wolf Fenrir from Norse mythology is a son of the god Loki and a Jötunn. Bound by the gods, Fenrir is prophesied to break free and kill the god Odin during Ragnarök, being slayed in turn by the god’s son.
Gullinbursti
According to Norse mythology, the dwarf brothers Brokkr and Eitri fashioned the boar Gullinbursti as a gift to the god Freyr by throwing a pigskin into their furnace. Freyr rode the boar with a glowing mane to the funeral of the god Baldr.
According to Norse mythology, the dwarf brothers Brokkr and Eitri fashioned the boar Gullinbursti as a gift to the god Freyr by throwing a pigskin into their furnace. Freyr rode the boar with a glowing mane to the funeral of the god Baldr.
Valkyrie
In Norse mythology, the valkyries are semi-divine female beings who choose those among warriors who shall die on the battlefield and take them to the hall of Valhalla to spend the afterlife as heroes in company of the god Odin.
In Norse mythology, the valkyries are semi-divine female beings who choose those among warriors who shall die on the battlefield and take them to the hall of Valhalla to spend the afterlife as heroes in company of the god Odin.