They were clearly a highly superstitious bunch, if they believed in mountain spirits, and he couldn't be sure what else might disturb them.

"Or unfriendly mountain spirits who don't appreciate my passing through."

He beats leaves against the ground and through the air, so the mountain spirits come rushing to him, as if through a forest.

And the voice of the mountain spirit answered: 'Your wish is heard; a prince you shall be.'

And the mountain spirit answered: 'Your wish is heard; the rock you shall be!

And the mountain spirit answered: 'Your wish is heard.

In Korea, people have maintained ancient ways of worshiping mountain spirits.

It is said that seeking fresh pastures for their cattle they were initially obstructed by a mountain spirit.

Finally the gods sent a messenger to the mountain spirits, who made for them the chain called Gleipnir.

Before marrying the king, she took off her silk trousers and prayed to the mountain spirit.