ääriviistarysgiä
ääriviistarysgiä is a term originating from Finnish folklore, often translated as "boundary-walker" or "crossroads dweller." It refers to a spectral or supernatural entity believed to inhabit liminal spaces, particularly crossroads and the edges of settlements. These entities are not typically portrayed as inherently evil but rather as ambiguous figures that can influence events or people passing through their domain.
Belief in ääriviistarysgiä was once prevalent in rural Finnish communities. They were thought to be spirits
Folklore suggests that offerings or specific rituals might be performed at crossroads to appease or ward off