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The Hemulen (Hemulen, Hemuli) is a character in the Moomin series of books by swedish finn author Tove Jansson. He is a member of the species of Hemulens and is an avid stamp collector. Hemulens feature frequently in the books. His cousin collects butterflies, and another is an avid skier. The Hemulen's Aunt raised Moominpappa in an orphanage. Other characters frequently find the Hemulens annoying or overwhelming, as they can be somewhat loud, bossy, abrasive and insensitive, but they are well intentioned and usually have other redeeming qualities. Hemulens somewhat resemble Moomintrolls, but are taller, always grey, and have an even longer nose than moomintrolls.
The Hemulen appears in the third book in the series, Finn Family Moomintroll and the last book, Moominvalley in November, though was also found in other adaptations for television.
