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Monstrum: Nixie

8 minutes 32 seconds

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These shape-shifting water spirits usually appear in human form. They appear in the myths and legends of all Germanic peoples in Europe. Nixie are also present in Norwegian and Scandinavian folklore. This episode discusses these river mermaids and the folklore that surrounds them. Part of the "Monstrum" series.

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Runtime: 8 minutes 32 seconds

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