Mermaids and Mermen in Scandinavian Folklore and Myths

Elusive and mysterious creatures in Nordic folk beliefs, the merfolk - mermaids, mermen and other variations are often said to live both in the sea, as well inland lakes and mountain waters. They have to power to curse those who wrong them, and help those who show them kindness.


“Hodeløse menn og ihjelfrosne haikere”
by Ann Sylvi Larsen and Roald Larsen

"Det usynlige nord"
by Roald Larsen

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With the Sea Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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and


Starry Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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