Haltija

Haltija are the Finnish equivalent of elves, brownies, or gnomes, and there are many different types throughout folklore. The tonttu are house elves, recognizable today as providing the inspiration for Santa’s elf helpers. Water haltija emerge from the sea, wear hats and boots made of stone, and can change their height at will. They are good spirits and can be summoned to help with tasks such as felling trees or curing illnesses caused by dirty water.

Vetted 12/16/2018-05/24/2019