Ljesche

nature_spirit forest European single tradition · 1

Ljesche is a wood spirit from northern European folklore, believed to possess goat‑like horns, ears, and legs. It is considered a guardian of the forest and is often invoked in tales of woodland spirits.

When

Historical notes: Modern folklore figure.

Relationships

co occurs with: Bijagos, satyr, Fauns, Atargatis, Dionysus, Crow, Pan, Silenus, Apis, Dagon, Mnevis, White Elephant

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satyr
Fauns
Atargatis
Dionysus
Crow
Pan
Silenus
Apis
Dagon
Mnevis
White Elephant

Sources

encyclopedia (1)

Animal Worship (Encyclopædia Britannica, 11th ed.) (1911)

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Source passages

“In northern Europe the wood spirit, Ljesche, is believed to have a goat’s horns, ears and legs.”
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