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Legend of the Church Grim and Its Appearance in Harry Potter

Posted on October 29, 2014 by Regina Jeffers

The Church Grim, Kirk Grim, Kyrkogrim (Swedish) or Kirkonväki (Finnish) is a figure from English and Scandinavian folklore, said to be an attendant spirit, overseeing the welfare of its particular church. English Church Grims are said to enjoy loudly ringing … Continue reading →

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