Uploaded September 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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In this video, we compare the traditional folktales of Scandinavia with old Canadian legends.

0:00:00 – Introduction
0:00:49 - Alver (Elves)
0:02:09 - Nisse (Goblins)
0:02:49 - Havfrue (Mermaids)
0:03:32 - Kjemper (Giants)
0:04:07 - Huldra (Forest Spirit)
0:05:30 - Nokken (Water Sprite)
0:06:22 - Troll
0:07:16 - Tusser (Dwarves)
0:07:44 - Mare (Succubus)
0:08:48 - Varulv (Werewolf)
0:09:33 - Lyktemann (Will-o’-the-Wisp)
0:11:44 - Sjoorm (Sea Serpent)
0:12:24 - Lindworm