Huldra
A huldra is a dangerous seductive forest creature found in Scandinavian folklore.  She is a member of a family of a very ancient beings that inhabit the forest, but remain hidden from humankind.

In Scandinavian folklore, the huldra is derived from a root meaning “covered,” “hidden,” or “secret” and she is a very elusive and seductive creature of the forest. The huld-rå being is a rå, which is a keeper or warden of a particular location or landform. 

As a whole, they are known as huldrefolk or huldufólk. They are hidden folk of the forest.  Her name suggests that she is originally the same being as the Völva Huld and the German Holda.

“In Scandinavian mythology, Huld is only referenced by völva or seiðkona, which is a woman who practiced the seiðr.  She is mentioned in Icelandic tales and sagas, such as the Ynglinga saga, Sturlunga saga and a late medieval Icelandic tale. One source states that she is Odin’s mistress and the mother of the demi-goddesses Þorgerðr Hölgabrúðr and Irpa. As her name suggests, Huld may be in origin the same being as the Huldra and the German Holda.” Nordisk familjebok 1909

Both the male huldrekarl and female huldra are forest and mountain dwelling creatures that take the form of tall and very beautiful humans with long flowing hair.

Huldra are said to hallow bark backs, similar to a rotting tree trunk.
The huldra is a stunningly beautiful, sometimes naked woman with long hair; though from behind she is hollow like an old tree trunk and has an animal’s tail. In Norway, she has a cow’s tail and in Sweden she may have that of a cow or a fox. 

All credits to: GALDER

Music: 
Ole Mathis Haglund, Tor Olav Haukedal

Lyrics & Voices:
Tor Olav Haukedal,  Vigdis Amayeta,  
Magdalena Åhlin

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Ole Mathis Haglund,  Tor Olav Haukedal

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