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Huldra (plural - Hulder) is a female troll from the. Scandinavian folklore.

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A hulder (or huldra) is a seductive forest creature found in Scandinavian folklore. Her name derives from a root meaning "covered" or "secret".

Huldra (the Hulder)

In Norwegian folklore, the Hulder is a supernatural seductive female creature. The plural form, huldrer, is also used for the people of the underworld. In recent history, she is a young girl with thick golden hair and a cow's tail.

Huldra – the seductive forest spirit

Deeply ashamed about her dirty children, she hid them from sight, whereupon God commanded them forever hidden from humanity. And thus, they became 'hulders', the collective name for these “hidden folk”.

Huldra are obligate sanguivores, collecting blood in their hollow backs like a pitcher plant. Most of the space humans use for organs is used for their roots and specialized digestive organs, allowing them to efficiently absorb their food.

In Scandinavian and Germanic folklore, the huldra are beautiful creatures that live in seductive forests. Their name, which literally means “covered,” is believed to be due to the way they try to hide their mystical nature. In most folk tales, the huldra were only interested in sex and dancing.

Not at any price, never, as in I wouldn't give up my car, not for all the tea in China. This term originated in Australia and alludes to the presumed huge quantity of tea in China. [Late 1800s] Also see for all the world; not for love or money.

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What are huldra in Norse mythology? ›

Huldra – the seductive forest spirit

The seductive 'huldra' could be described as Scandinavian folklore's take on the siren. In Swedish folklore, this irresistible being is also known as 'skogsrå' – forest spirit – or 'Tall-Maja' (Pine Tree Mary).

She's of Scandinavian origin, and might be likened to a forest nymph, or a type of troll. She typically looks like a beautiful woman from the front, but from the back you might see her cow tail.