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Askefruer

In Norse mythology, Askefruer ("ash maidens") were the Norse equivalent of nymphs. They were tree-dwelling spirits, similar to hamadryads.



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... d, dh, n) Dental (tongue against teeth, like Spanish) (t, th, d, dh, n) Labial (with the lips[?]) (p, ph, b, bh, m) It also has four semivowels: y, r, l, v. All of ...

 
 
 
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