History

The Hidden Folk

G.K. Lund

Audio only

Length2h 33m

About this audiobook

Meet trolls, werewolves, and the mysterious and beautiful hulder who guards the forest. Out of Norse mythology developed a rich heritage of folklore and the creatures who roamed the Scandinavian mountains and forests. Among these were the hidden folk, the creatures who remain invisible unless they want to be seen. They could be helpers or the cause of trouble, all depending on their mood. They shaped the landscape and affected people’s everyday lives, all the while longing to be part of human society themselves. Explore Scandinavian folklore through the mystical hidden folk who connected people and nature. Within these pages are also retellings that breathe life into traditional short Scandinavian folk tales. From waning giants to mischievous sprites, danger and enchantment await in a captivating world where anything could happen. *This is a nonfiction book where the chapters on each creature include retellings of traditional Scandinavian short tales.

Folklore

Mythology

Monsters

Supernatural

Nature

Magic

Gods and Mortals

Audiobook details

GenreHistory

Length2 hrs 33 mins

Narrated bySelect Your Own

FormateBook with Audio

Publish dateMar 5, 2026

LanguageEnglish

1Opening Credits

15Giants

2The Dreamer Awakes

16Who are the Giants?

3Why Folk Myths and Legends?

17Trolls

4A Balance Between Nature and Culture

18Who are the Trolls?

5What are Folk Tales?

19The Farm Warden

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6Time Period and Geographical Area

20Who is the Farm Warden?

7The Old and the New Religions

21Werewolves and Man-bears

8Were the Hidden Folk Real?

22What are were-animals?

9Fairy Tales and Sagn

23More about Sagn

10My Interest in Folklore and Myths

24Author’s Note

11The Vættir

25A Note on Elves and Dwarves

12Who are the Vættir?

26Final Words

13The Hulder

27Ending Credits

14Who is the Hulder?

About the author

G.K. Lund

G. Kristin Lund writes fantasy across a range of fantasy sub-genres, bringing to life quirky and troubled characters in rich, immersive worlds. Discover full-length audiobooks — from standalones and series to prequels and short stories.View all by G.K. Lund