This image of a skogsrå is by Mirre
Skogsrå is a terrifying and beautiful creature who seduces humans into the woods never to be found again...
There are different myths about her; she can have a back made out of wood that's been hollowed out,
or a long furry tail that she hides under her skirt.
Personally, I think she's a symbol of Man's fear of women's sexuality
and things that are foreign and different to us ¯\_ (ツ)_/¯
This painting of a forest troll is by Norwegian painter Theodor Kittelsen (1890).
Trolls are another amazing creature that dwells in nature.
Saying that, I am curious about folkloric creatures that dwell in urban areas.
I suppose the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles maybe count??
Trolls supposedly also steal people away!
I don't think they're so obsessed with us as we flatter ourselves.
With the Skogsrå, they're more focused on stealing people's husbands
while trolls are content with kidnapping children.