Vaesen: Spirits and Monsters of Scandinavian Folklore

by Johan Egerkrans

Other authorsJohan Egerkrans (Compiler), Susan Beard (Translator), Cecilia Danneker Engström (Contributor)

Hardcover, 2017

Status

Available

Call number

398.2109485

Collections

Myths, Legends & Folklore, Wizard Library

Publication

Walströms Bokforörlag (2017)

Description

Did you know the big birds that flock to churchyards are night ravens, which are actually the souls of murderers? Or that you should turn your clothes inside out if you are lured by a will o the wisp? This book describes everything in such detail, with such precise illustrations, that Im almost certain its all true. A beautifully illustrated collection of fascinating facts about various magical beings from Scandinavian mythology.

User reviews

LibraryThing member ftmckinstry

This is a beautiful book, gorgeously illustrated and a treat to read.

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LibraryThing member swedishreader

It is a gorgeously illustrated book, and it gives a good summary on many of the vaesen that exists in the nordic countries.

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Original publication date

2013-08-08

Physical description

11 inches

ISBN

9132181949 / 9789132181948

Local notes

Some folkloric creatures appear all over Europe: ghosts, giants, dragons, trolls, werewolves and faeries. Others are endemic to Scandinavia, such as the Neck who rules the rivers, the nightly Mara, the Huldra who guards the forest, tomtar, mylings and many others.

Author and illustrator Johan Egerkrans presents what he regards as the most important – and most fascinating – Scandinavian folkloric beings. A richly illustrated, well-informed collection.