Öölise

Öölise is a fictional creature originating from Estonian folklore. While details vary across different accounts, öölised are generally depicted as nocturnal beings. They are often described as spirits or specters that emerge during the night, particularly in wooded or rural areas. Some legends associate them with the forest and its inhabitants, suggesting they are guardians or entities tied to the natural world.

The appearance of an öölise is not consistently defined, with descriptions ranging from indistinct shadowy figures to more specific forms. They are sometimes said to be shapeshifters or to have an ethereal, translucent quality. Encounters with öölised are often portrayed as unsettling experiences, with their presence marked by strange sounds, sudden chills, or inexplicable phenomena.

In some traditions, öölised are believed to be the spirits of those who have died and are unable to find peace, while in others they are seen as more elemental beings. Their actions are also varied; some are depicted as mischievous or even malevolent, causing trouble or frightening people, while others are considered neutral or even benevolent, simply existing as part of the night's mystique. The folklore surrounding öölised serves as a way to explain the mysteries and anxieties associated with darkness and the unknown in rural settings.