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A nisse (Danish:, Norwegian: [ˈnɪ̂sːə]), tomte (Swedish: [ˈtɔ̂mːtɛ]), tomtenisse, or tonttu (Finnish:) is a mythological creature from Nordic folklore today typically associated with the winter solstice and the Christmas season.
4 de mar. de 2024 · 1. Guardians of the Homestead. In Swedish folklore, the Tomte is believed to be a guardian spirit of the home and farmstead. These miniature beings are said to live in the forests and fields, emerging under the cover of night to watch over their human companions and livestock. 2. Winter Solstice Celebrations.
22 de dic. de 2018 · Tomte, derived from the Swedish word “tomt,” or plot of land, literally means “homestead man.”. If you’ve ever heard the beloved character referred to as a “nisse” it is likely in reference to a Norwegian variant of the mythological figure, as Nisse is a Norwegian nickname for the name Nils.
23 de dic. de 2016 · The tomte is an essential part of Scandinavian folklore. He’s a little gnome of sorts, dedicated to one home or farm, looking out for the farm animals and children of the place, pattering about by night, unseen, to check on everyone’s welfare. Astrid Lindgren has adapted a poem into a wonderful tale about the Tomten.
History of the Tomte. The Tomte is one of the most familiar creatures of Scandinavian folklore. From the fairytales of Hans Christian Anderson to the Tomten poem by Viktor Rydberg and the artwork of Jenny Nystrom, the tomte/nisse is in so many ways a part of the Scandinavian mythological soul.
In Scandinavia, the gnome usually has the name of “Tomte” in Swedish, or “Nisser” in Norway. In Finland, the name for the gnome is Tonttu. Scandinavian gnomes are similar in style to the ones you’ve probably seen in Western folklore. Small and bearded, these creatures are mischievous domestic spirits.
19 de dic. de 2023 · Tomte is a charming character from Swedish folklore who rules over their household with an iron thumb. Traditionally, tomten are known to wear grey robes and a woolly red hat. They may look like gnomes, but don’t let that fool you, tomten have many more duties than their holiday creature lookalikes.
