/ˈfɪljaː/ or /ˈfɪlɣa/ (Faroese and Icelandic, respectively)

Definitions

1. noun

In Norse mythology and Scandinavian folklore, a fylgja is a person’s spirit guide, a supernatural being that is believed to accompany them throughout their life.

“According to local legend, her fylgja was a mysterious woman seen wandering the woods late at night.”