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The Pine Giant (also known as The Viking) is a paranormal entity said to have first been sighted in the American north east, but in later years has been reported in Southern and Midwestern regions of the country. Most recently, sightings have been reported in the northwest regions of the United States. Many reports indicate this entity to possibly be an ancient Nordic warrior named Hrymr, who was said to captain the ship, Naglfar. Others have described the entity as a creature much like the mythical Sasquatch in that it hides from sight. It is said that The Pine Giant, when confronted, will become enraged and viciously violent. The name, Pine Giant, comes from the legend of the entity being summoned only in a clearing surrounded by pine trees. It is said that no fewer then three persons must attempt the summoning. Items needed for this ceremony are a large grey feather, a naturally heart shaped stone and dragon's blood. These items must be blessed with witch's salt. As the legend is told, the Giant can only be sent back by striking him with the heart shaped stone. The ways in which The Giant presents itself varies from rising as a mist from the ground and becoming solid to rising from water to its full height, estimated at 7 to 9 feet. The entity is described as being old and slightly hunched. His hair is long, grey and greasy and his face has an appearance of melting wax. He wears a dirty tattered tee shirt and baggy black trousers. It is said his feet are thick and large. He has no shoes. Witnesses have reported it normally takes several attempts to summon the Giant and, thus far, none have been able to strike him with the stone.