Nisken
nature_spirit earth Germanic folklore single tradition · 1
Nisken are household spirits that dwell in dark hidden corners of houses or barns, often inhabiting wood piles. They are shy spirits that vanish when someone approaches, preferring to remain unseen in their secluded dwelling places.
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“The Nisken dwell in dark hidden corners of the house or barn, often also in the wood pile. They vanish if somebody comes near.”
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