20/02/2024
🌲 The meaning of Huldra 🌲
In honor of our 5th birthday, I figured I'd tell the story of Huldra and how our business got its name.
HULDRA
ˈhʊld.ra, [ˈhʊld.rɐ̞]
English pronunciation - hul•dra
I named my business Huldra because of my deep connection to my Scandinavian heritage, my love for wild places, folklore, and storytelling.
Much of our Scandinavian culture are oral stories passed down from one generation to the next. One of my favorite stories is of the Huldra.
She goes by many names - Huldra, Skogsrå (forest spirit), Tallamaja (Pine Tree Mary), Ulda, Råndan, etc. The root meaning of her name is "secret."
Her appearance slightly differs from one story to the next. Some featuring antlers, tails, and even tree bark. But across all myths, she is portrayed as a beautiful woman with long golden hair, often wearing a crown of flowers. She wanders the forests surrounding human settlements.
There are many fascinating legends across Nordic and Germanic cultures about the Hulder, both before and after Christianity was adopted.
One thing remains consistent. She lures unmarried men deep into the forest. Those who follow her are never seen again...
Her exact intentions after bringing him there vary greatly depending on the myth, culture, and religion. Mostly due to her secretive nature.
I'll let you decide which story to believe. 😉
For more about Huldra Floral, head over to our website.
Link in bio.
xx,
Lis
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Source: Ulfven's page
Artwork by: Sophia Hultqvist ?
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