spirits and underworld
Spirits and icons of Jaholavitzen
Hints of Jaholavitzen are deeply engrained in folklore and historical records. This means most people are already familar with some of the Jaholavitzen underworld. I have always been amazed that something so ancient and fundamental to life can be so unknown. To make matters worse, the few who are familiar with Jahola and Vitzen are very likely to misunderstand it. In line with the purpose of this site, I hope the following will help improve your knowledge:
Icons
glazing balls
We are all familiar with "Glazing balls", which are found on lawns all over the world. These beautiful ornaments are actually inspired by a tradition that is directly linked with the Jaholavitzen underworld. I am speaking about the orb.
orbs
Orbs are spiritual entities that are only visible at night. These ghosts are found everywhere and are notorious for their curiosity and meddling. Many people are fearful of orbs because they have a tendency to hear your darkest secrets and use them for entertainment. This may sound strange but we have all felt the feeling of being watched.
decorative orbs
Many years ago the tradition of placing shiny decorative orbs in front of homes began as a way to ward off curious spiritual orbs. And it works!Â
Gnomes
Everyone is familiar with Gnomes as lawn ornaments. I have found that people do not know the real history of these creatures. Are they jolly, helpful old men? Absolutely not!
