Glaistig

A glaistig [kˠɫæʃtɨg], or more commonly glashtig or glash, is a neutral violent spirit that is temperamental and easily incited to vengeance. It takes the form of a satyr woman, often with green and or leafy robes integrated, gray skin, and blonde to flower-yellow hair. Glaistigs can be beneficent, but are not to be crossed.
They have the capability for strong aura draining and can employ seduction. With an affinity for distracting or impeding travelers, they tend to haunt wooded paths and roads. Some glaistig take on herd protection, which garners a milk affinity (consumption/absorption, bending, etc.).
== Names ==
Gringrie/grengrie, greenie, saturie, unsylvie
Also called the Green Maiden/Lady (maighdean uaine or maiden uenya/wunya), cf. Green Man.
== Etymology ==
Uncertain. First element glaiste from glas 'green, gray (esp. of eyes or an animal's hide), [possibly the spectrum between them]'?
== Sources ==
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Glaistig
Category:Spirits
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