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Nix (also known as Näcken or Nixie) is a fictional water creature in German and Scandinavian folklore, usually shown in human form.
The Scandinavian Näcken was a male who lured women and childen to drown in lakes or streams, while playing the violin.
The German Nixie is usually a riverine mermaid who lures men to drown.
See also: Nymph, Rusalka, Näkki
