The idea that creatures live in water is prevalent in folklore. One such creature is the nixie. Folklore The Fairy Mythology by Thomas Keightley [1870] Kennt ihr der Nixen, munt’re Schaar?Von Auge schwarz und grün von HaarSie lauscht am Schilfgestade.MATTHISSON. Know you the Nixes, gay and fair?Their eyes are black, and green their hair–They lurk …
