Fylgja

The 'fylgja' was a female guardian spirit whose appearance generally foretold death, common throughout the North

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The 'fylgja' was a female guardian spirit whose appearance generally foretold death, common throughout the North (Poetic Edda, The > Volume Ii > Notes)

The 'fylgja' was a female guardian spirit whose appearance generally foretold death, common throughout the North (Poetic Edda, The > Volume Ii > Notes)

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