The German Nix and Nixe (and Nixie) are types of river merman and mermaid who may lure men into drowning, like the Scandinavian type, akin to the Melusine and similar to the Greek Siren. The German epic Nibelungenlied mentions the nix in connection with the Danube, as early as 1180 to …

Oct 21, 2016 · Nix (singular: Neck; feminine: Nixie) are spirits who dwell in quiet rivers and lakes in England, Germany, and Scandinavia. Their love of water is equaled only by their love of music, and their beautiful songs often draw listeners to the banks of their watery homes.

nix, in Germanic mythology, a water being, half human, half fish, that lives in a beautiful underwater palace and mingles with humans by assuming a variety of physical forms (e.g., that of a fair maiden or an old woman) or by making itself invisible.

The Nix (Nixie plural) is the most popular term for the shapeshifting water spirits of Germanic and Nordic folklore. Often times these mythical creatures appear as humans, and are sometimes linked with such similar creatures as the Greek Sirens or the European Mermaids ; however, more often than not they are closer to nymphs or sprites in both ...

The German Nix and Nixe (and Nixie) are types of river merman and mermaid who may lure men to drown, like the Scandinavian type, akin to the Celtic Melusine and similar to the Greek Siren. The German epic Nibelungenlied mentions the Nix …

Nøkken, also known as the Nix or Näcken, is a mythical creature from Scandinavian folklore, particularly in Norwegian, Swedish, and Danish traditions. The Nøkken is often depicted as a malevolent water spirit that resides in lakes, rivers, and other bodies of water.

Aug 14, 2007 · A female water spirit from Germanic folklore who tries to lure people into the water. The male nix was often armed with a rock, which he uses to drag people down under the water. The nixes and nixies represent the often treacherous nature of water.

Mar 17, 2022 · Nixie (or Nix, Nixe) Freshwater Merfolk in Germanic and Scandinavian folklore. The name is derived from Old High German nihhus, meaning “crocodile,” and refers to a great water-monster. Depending on the country, they are described variously as green Mermaids, grey Water-Horses, bird-woman Sirens, or aquatic Centaurs.

Nov 26, 2023 · Among these are the nixies, alluring and mysterious water spirits known to inhabit the tranquil waters of Europe, especially within Germanic and Scandinavian folklore. Rooted in ancient myths, these aquatic beings blend the lines between beauty and danger, innocence and cunning, often embodying the capricious nature of the waters they call home.

The Nixie, Nixy, Nix, Näcken, Nicor, Nøkk, or Nøkken are humanoid, and often shapeshifting water spirits in Germanic mythology and folklore.