Gruvrået: The ‘Mistress of Mines’ Who Watched Over Mines And Precious Ore Quarries – Was She Always So Innocent?
A. Sutherland – AncientPages.com – In Nordic folklore, she is a mythical creature (or spirit known by many names) that lived in the mountains and mines, where iron ore, silver, and copper were mined. These treasures were, at the time, the most important exports during the Middle Ages.
According to old Swedish folklore sources, the Gruvrå ruled and guarded precious ore and other mining deposits. She was the one who decided whether there would be a mine at the site – or not. It was way back in time when no technology made miners’ jobs easier.
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