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The Hidden Folk

By G.K. Lund
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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.

Audiobook details

Rating★★★★ 3.9 (67)
Includes Goodreads
GenreHistory
Length2 hrs 33 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateMar 5, 2026
LanguageEnglish

Table of contents

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?

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