Citations:radande

English citations of radande

1. 1851, Benjamin Thorpe, Northern Mythology, Comprising the Principal Popular Traditions and Superstitions of Scandinavia, North Germany and the Netherlands:

   If a lime or other tree, either in a forest or solitary, grew more vigorously than the other trees, it was called a habitation-tree (boträd), and was thought to be inhabited by an Elf (Rå, Rådande), who, though invisible, dwelt in its shade, rewarded with health and prosperity the individual that took care of the tree, and punished those who injured it.

2. 1996, Carol Rose, Spirits, Fairies, Gnomes, and Goblins:

   This is the name of an individual type of tree spirit known by the names of Ra or Radande in the folklore of Sweden.

3. 2013, Alexandra Chauran, Faeries & Elementals for Beginners:

   Radande: These are Swedish faeries of the woods, one living in each tree, according to lore.