In Germanic folklore tradition and mythology, the Nixie are human-shaped water spirits who frequently change their appearance. They appear in the tales of all Germanic people under a number of names, however Scandinavian folklore may be where most people are familiar with them. Earlier versions of the similar English Knucker typically showed the spirits as wyrms or dragons, however more contemporary ones show them in diverse shapes. Geographic variations exist in their gender, alt-names, and dif ... (Read More)