Näkki
Näkki is a water spirit or water demon in Finnish folklore, typically associated with lakes and rivers. The name näkki is related to similar beings across the Nordic region, such as the Swedish näcken and the Norwegian nøkk.
Näkki is commonly described as a shapeshifter who can take various forms, most often a handsome young
In traditional tales, näkki lures people, especially those near water at dusk or night, to drown or
In Finnish folklore, näkki functions as a cautionary figure, warning against proximity to lakes and rivers
In modern times, the näkki remains a topic of scholarly study within Finnish myth and is referenced