Gjenganger
Description
Corporeal ghost that returns from the dead, distinct from draugr. Spreads disease by pinching the living, leaving blue marks. Can only be stopped by reburial at a crossroads
The Legend
Gjenganger is a term in Nordic folklore that means ghost or specter, translating to 'the one who walks again.' This refers to the dead walking beyond their graves and appearing as ghosts after death. Gjenganger is related to the Norwegian verb 'gå igjen,' which means 'to go again.' Gjenganger is generally depicted as a being that transcends death to walk the earth again. They are often the souls of those who died leaving unfinished business, and it is said that they need someone's help to find peace.
In Popular Culture
Even in modern times, gjenganger is still considered a violent entity, but its form has changed to be described as a being that spreads disease. In Swedish folklore, a distinction is made between the traditional gjenganger and another type of ghost called gast, where the gjenganger resembles living humans almost identically, while the gast appears transparent or skeletal. Today, the term gjenganger is used less frequently, with the modern term for ghost (spøkelse) being used primarily.
This article is based on the Wikipedia article "Gjenganger" (CC BY-SA 4.0) · Wikipedia
Abilities
- 역병
Weaknesses
- 십자가