hedendom:The myth of the Huldra predates even the oldest Norse Mythology, originating in the time
hedendom: The myth of the Huldra predates even the oldest Norse Mythology, originating in the time when mankind lived off nature, scavenging the forests, rather than agriculture and farming. The Huldra protected the forest and all the flora and fauna within. Her home was a single large tree surrounded by smaller trees in a grove. She appeared as a beautiful young woman but this was not her true appearance. Few had seen her true image and fewer still had lived to talk of it. She would lure men into the woods with her song and depending on their character would either kill them or marry them. She was neither good nor bad, instead she would respond to the intentions and actions of the person who encountered her. If a hunter was kind to her she would assist the hunt. To gain her favour she could be offered blood but one must be careful that she did drink them dry. Artwork from Simon Flesser of simogo.com -- source link