England
In the English county of Sussex, there are said to dwell "water-wyrms" called knuckers. The Word knucker is derived from the Old English nicor.
English folklore contains many creatures with similarities to the Nix or Näck these Necks include Jenny Greenteeth, the Shellycoat, Peg Powler, the Bäckahästen-like Brag, and the Grindylow.
Read more about this topic: Neck (water Spirit)
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