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Kabourek4 OP t1_iriyaya wrote

As a child I was so scared by the Groke (from the Moomin series) - Now I find her cute and tragic

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ean5cj t1_irj3ha0 wrote

I agree, she was terrifying, but now I have a deeper understanding. What a wonderful set of fairy tales...

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NativeEuropeas t1_irj7vs3 wrote

What was the creature about?

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Kabourek4 OP t1_irjaiaa wrote

The Groke is a lonely creature attracted by every source of light, because she costantly looks for some warmth.

Wherever she stands, the ground below her freezes and plants and grass die, as well as everything she touches: that's why everyone fear her and run away, even though the Groke only seeks friendship and warmth

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JokerCrowe t1_irluud9 wrote

if I remember correctly Tove Jansson (Moomin's creator) created the Groke to represent Winter Depression - the sadness, cold, and overwhelming darkness that the winter months bring in the northern part of the world.

And like OP said, everyone fears her, but all she wants is warmth, light and friendship. Something she will never have.

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