Snufkin
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Snufkin (original Swedish: Snusmumrik[en] or Mumrik[en], Finnish: Nuuskamuikkunen) is a character in the Moomin series of books written by Swedish-speaking Finn Tove Jansson, appearing in six of the nine books; his first appearance is in the second book, Comet in Moominland.[1] He is the best friend of the series' protagonist, Moomintroll, and lives a nomadic lifestyle, only staying in Moominvalley in the spring and summer, but leaving for warmer climates down south every winter.[2][3] He is the son of the elder Mymble and the Joxter, and is half-brother to the Mymble's daughter and Little My.
Snufkin | |
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Moomins character | |
First appearance | Comet in Moominland |
Created by | Tove Jansson |
In-universe information | |
Species | Snufkin (More commonly known as fan-term Mumrik) |
Gender | Male |
Relatives | Little My (half-sister) Mymble (mother) Mymble's Daughter (older half-sister) The Joxter (father) And numerous other half-brothers and -sisters |
Snufkin serves as the main protagonist in the 2024 video game Melody of Moominvalley.