Denmark
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Skovtrolde
The Skovtrolde are creature from the myths of Denmark, Norway, and Sweden. They are trolls found only in the densest areas of the woods, and their name fittingly means “wood trolls.” They’re malicious creatures who constantly try to hurt humans. Citations: Bane, Theresa. Encyclopedia of Beasts and Monsters in Myth, Legend and Folklore. United States, McFarland, Incorporated, Publishers, 2016. Bane, Theresa. Encyclopedia of Fairies in World Folklore and Mythology. United States, McFarland, Incorporated, Publishers, 2013. Keightley, Thomas. The world guide to gnomes, fairies, elves, and other little people. United States, Avenel Books, 1978.
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Foddenskkmaend/Holder-Folk/Hollow-Men/Underground-People
The Foddenskkmaend are trolls of the Faroe Islands. They are believed to kidnap humans and take them to their underground lairs. Citations: Conway, D.J.. Ancient Art of Faery Magick. United States, Clarkson Potter/Ten Speed, 2005. Bane, Theresa. Encyclopedia of Beasts and Monsters in Myth, Legend and Folklore. United States, McFarland, Incorporated, Publishers, 2016. Bane, Theresa. Encyclopedia of Fairies in World Folklore and Mythology. United States, McFarland, Incorporated, Publishers, 2013. Bane, Theresa. Encyclopedia of Giants and Humanoids in Myth, Legend and Folklore. United States, McFarland, Incorporated, Publishers, 2016. Keightley, Thomas. The Fairy Mythology: Illustrative of the Romance and Superstition of Various Countries. United Kingdom, H.G. Bohn, 1850.
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Ellewoman
The Ellefolk are a form of Fae from Denmark, and the females are called Ellewomen. They live in the areas surrounding moors and often resemble gnomes. They appear as beautiful women from the front, but from behind have a massive hole in their back and a bovine tail. They have no heart which is visible due to the hole in the back. The Ellewoman will often begin playing instruments like a harp to further lure in the men they seek to attract. If a man can break the trance and escape being lured in, he is cursed with illness. If an animal grazes in a field where one of the…
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Elleman
The Ellefolk are a form of Fae from Denmark, and the males are called Elleman. They resemble wrinkled old men with flat hats pulled over their brows. They lay down pretending to be in distress or lie in wait for people. When someone approaches the Elleman will curse that person and possibly their entire village, causing illness. If an animal grazes in a field where one of the Elleman has peed or spit, the animal will quickly waste and die, and if it is a cow then this sickness can be passed through the milk. This can be avoided if the farmers ask permission from the Elleman for their animals…