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English and Scandinavian folklore

1 record of English and Scandinavian folklore — the beings, warnings and stories the tradition keeps, with sources.

Church grimHousehold · England · ScandinaviaGuardian spirit of a church and churchyard in English and Scandinavian folklore, often a black dog, sometimes a church-lamb. Protector of consecrated ground, easily confused with omen-dogs such as Black Shuck.