According to Norwegian folklore, mare twigs ('marekvister') are structures that ...

2023-04-23 09:02:51

According to Norwegian folklore, mare twigs ('marekvister') are structures that appear on a birch tree because a mare has been riding it. It was believed that hanging mare twigs in the bedroom would keep the nightmare inducing mares at bay. These structures are actually caused by the fungus Taphrina betulina.

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