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The Tale of the Njuggle and the Blacksmith's Daughter - Bitesized Folklore
Manage episode 495550583 series 2796101
We're diving into the wild and windswept Shetland Islands today, and let me tell you, it's a trip filled with legends and a splash of spookiness. We’re hanging out with the Njuggle, a sneaky shape-shifting water spirit that rolls up looking like a stunning black horse, but trust me, it’s got a dark side. Instead of galloping after its victims, this crafty creature plays the long game, chilling by the water and waiting for the perfect moment to pounce. Imagine a game of cat and mouse, but with a horse that wants to drag you to a watery grave – not exactly a picnic! Our tale takes a twist with a clever blacksmith's daughter who outsmarts this sneaky beast, crafting a plan that’ll knock your socks off. So grab your headphones and get ready for a tale of courage, cunning, and a little bit of folklore magic!
Takeaways:
- In the Shetland Islands, the Njuggle is a shape-shifting water spirit that lures people.
- Unlike the wild Kelpie, the Njuggle is cunning and waits for unsuspecting victims.
- Folklorists believe the Njuggle's origins are a mix of Celtic and Norse legends.
- The blacksmith's daughter outsmarts the Njuggle, proving that wit can defeat even legends.
- Iron has magical properties in folklore, and it helps the blacksmith defeat the Njuggle.
- The tale serves as a reminder to be cautious around lone horses by water.
52 episodes
Manage episode 495550583 series 2796101
We're diving into the wild and windswept Shetland Islands today, and let me tell you, it's a trip filled with legends and a splash of spookiness. We’re hanging out with the Njuggle, a sneaky shape-shifting water spirit that rolls up looking like a stunning black horse, but trust me, it’s got a dark side. Instead of galloping after its victims, this crafty creature plays the long game, chilling by the water and waiting for the perfect moment to pounce. Imagine a game of cat and mouse, but with a horse that wants to drag you to a watery grave – not exactly a picnic! Our tale takes a twist with a clever blacksmith's daughter who outsmarts this sneaky beast, crafting a plan that’ll knock your socks off. So grab your headphones and get ready for a tale of courage, cunning, and a little bit of folklore magic!
Takeaways:
- In the Shetland Islands, the Njuggle is a shape-shifting water spirit that lures people.
- Unlike the wild Kelpie, the Njuggle is cunning and waits for unsuspecting victims.
- Folklorists believe the Njuggle's origins are a mix of Celtic and Norse legends.
- The blacksmith's daughter outsmarts the Njuggle, proving that wit can defeat even legends.
- Iron has magical properties in folklore, and it helps the blacksmith defeat the Njuggle.
- The tale serves as a reminder to be cautious around lone horses by water.
52 episodes
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