The Huldra Explained: Scandinavian Siren of the Forest | Nordic Folklore

The Huldra is a beautiful, elusive creature who lives in the forests of the North. Known to be both friendly and malicious, she is surrounded by an air of mystery.

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00:00 The Forest and Wild Places in the North
00:42 The Names and Types of Huldra
02:03 Huldra, Huldrefolk vs. Icelandic Huldufólk
02:34 Christian Origin Legend of the Huldra and Huldrefolk
03:19 The Beautiful Huldra: Physical Description and Regional Differences
04:45 Huldra Behaviour
05:47 The Huldra Kidnapping Men
06:33 Summary and Outro

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