Draugen, a Norwegian word, is often used to describe a type of undead or ghost that is haunting the coastal regions and fishermen communities in Scandinavian folklore. There are various synonyms for this term, such as åndeman (spirit man), sjømannsånd (sailor spirit), havmann (sea man), or draug (ghost). These terms are often used interchangeably to refer to a malevolent spirit that comes back from the dead to haunt the living. In some cases, it is also used to describe a person who has drowned at sea and become a ghost. Regardless of the word used, the concept of draugen remains a prevalent myth in Nordic culture.