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Northern Mythology, Vol. 2: Comprising the Principal Popular Traditions and Superstitions of Scandinavia, North Germany, and the Netherlands (Classic Reprint)
Northern Mythology Vol 2 Comprising the Principal Popular Traditions and Superstitions of Scandinavia North Germany and the Netherlands - Classic Reprint Author:Benjamin Thorpe SCANDINAVIAN POPULAR TRADITIONS. — i. — norwegian traditions. — THURSER, VvETTER, DWARFS, ETC. — In Norway the subterranean people-under which denomination are comprised Thurscr (Thusscr), Vaetter and Dwarf's, and sometimes Huldrcs, Nisser and Elves-are exceedingly numerous. The Thussev ov Trolls, who are as large as men, inhabit the mountain-ridges... more » and hills. In former days they were in such multitudes that no Christians could dwell in Norway, until they formed marriages with them. Like ourselves, they have houses, churches, chattels, and beautiful cattle, which graze in the night, and are watched by female keepers and black dogs. The Thusscr are well formed, but of a pale or blue colour, "When the sun is set and the twilight (Thus-mork) begins, they are in full activity) then it is dangerous for persons, more particularly young females, for Avhom they have an especial liking, to pass by the places where they resort, where most delightful music is to be heard; and many are the instances
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