The Ancestor is a small, shaggy, ancient creature from the Moomin series, known in some translations as Förfadern. He lives in the Moominhouse attic and is treated with curiosity and respect by the Moomin family. Silent and mysterious, he represents the deep past and the hidden history of the Moomin world. His role is minor but memorable, adding a sense of folklore, age, and continuity to the series.